"I think maybe more people saw me tonight than see me in the commercials because I know more people see me in those than in the films." -- J.K. Simmons, Best Supporting Actor, on the impact of his win and his popular Farmers Insurance Group ads

"What I wanted to say is this is great and wonderful, but my kids are the greatest thing in my life. I was about to say this kitsch thing that Americans would love, and which is true." -- Pawel Pawlikowski, Best Foreign Film, on what he wanted to say in his speech before being cut off by the music

"That is adorable and I invite anyone to feel my furry balls." -- Dana Perry, Best Documentary, Short Subject, on what she thought of Neil Patrick Harris' joke about her ensemble

"I was at home in bed the other night scrolling through the TV channels, and it popped up. I didn't pay for it. It was $5.99. I've already put, I think, enough into this project." -- Mat Kirkby, Best Live-Action Short Film, on The Phone Call's widespread exposure, including pay-per-view

"Can we finally say that we did feel pressure? Because we've been saying that we didn't." --Don Hall, co-director of Best Animated Film Big Hero 6, on the pressure to be Disney's first animated film release afterthe mega success of Frozen

"I never saw this moment of winning an Academy Award. I never saw myself being nominated. And I was fine with that. But what I did see myself doing was helping thousands and thousands of people on earth, and I did, and I will." -- Patricia Arquette, Best Supporting Actress, on her decision to address equal rights for women in her acceptance speech

"I truly, honestly thought, 'I hope he doesn't offer me this movie. I'm not interested. It sounds like a nightmare.'" -- Emmanuel Lubezki, Best Cinematography, on his initial reaction to hearing director Alejandro G. Inarritu's plan for Birdman

"She's been crying since I won, but she tried not to do it on camera so you all can't get her like you did last time." -- John Legend, Best Original Song, on his wife Chrissy Teigen's reaction and her tearful moment at the Golden Globes that went viral

"If I'm being totally honest, I've never had much choice. I've always had to fight pretty hard. As far as where I go from here, retaining employment will keep me very happy." -- Eddie Redmayne, Best Actor, on what's next

"They're all in my office, the same very boring room." -- Julianne Moore, Best Actress, on where she keeps her awards

"Fear is the condom of life. It doesn't allow you to enjoy things." -- Alejandro G. Inarritu, Best Director, on whether he was scared to make Birdman

"I'm a writer. When am I ever going to be on television? ... I felt like I might as well use it to say something meaningful." -- Graham Moore, Best Adapted Screenplay, on his personal and heartfelt acceptance speech