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The 12 Best Lines from the 2014 Oscars That Honor Women, Wine, Pizza & More

We made it to the end of the 2014 Oscars, and, thus, awards season. WOO HOO! After watching dozens of speeches, celebrities awkwardly reading from teleprompters, and Hollywood elite giving side eyes or looking unquestionably bored, the 2014 Oscars have come and gone.

While this year we weren't blessed with Jennifer Lawrence falling up a flight of stairs, the 2014 ceremony was just as memorable, thanks to these fantastic one-liners, introductions, and big mushy thank-yous. And before the band could cut off an acceptance speech with a jolting cut to a commercial break, our favorite stars got in these best lines of the night.

Let's review.

by Rachel Semigran

Ellen's Opening Monologue

“Who’s the wine captain now?”— to Best Supporting Actor Nominee Barkhad Abdi

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Benedict Cumberbatch

“They want me to go over there and have a party.” — On how his American fans are different from British fans from the red carpet.

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Jared Leto

During the actor’s acceptance speech, he paid special tribute to his mother who raised and encouraged Leto and his brother to chase their dreams. Hey then went from the very personal to a greater global issue and noted, “To all the dreamers out there watching this tonight in places like the Ukraine and Venezuela, as you struggle to make your dreams happen, and live the impossible, we’re thinking of you tonight.”

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Jim Carrey

“It must be tiring being a nominee.”

SICK BURRRRN. Remember that time he got snubbed for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Truman Show and Man on the Moon? Yeah, us too.

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Meryl Streep

“I’ve never tweeted before!” — Said during the greatest selfie in human existence.

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The Pizza Party

“Kerry Washington’s pregnant, she’s gotta be hungry” — Ellen DeGeneres

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Bill Murray

“And one more, Harold Ramis for Caddyshack and Ghostbusters”— The legendary comedian honored his late friend while announcing the nominees for Cinematography. It was a truly touching tribute.

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Sidney Poitier

“It’s encouraging and invigorating, please, keep up the wonderful work.” — The most well-respected living actor presented the oscar to Best Director. And he said so earnestly.

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Alfonso Cuarón

“Like any other human, making a film can be a transformative experience… and this film was, and, it’s good because it took so long so if it wasn’t it would have been a waste of time.” — Your Best Director, ladies and gentlemen. A regular jokester.

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Cate Blanchett

”I’m truly proud that Blue Jasmine stayed in the cinemas for as long as it did…and to those in the industry who are perhaps foolishly clinging to the idea that female films with women in the center are niche experiences, they are not. Audiences want to see them, and in fact, they earn money. THE WORLD IS ROUND, PEOPLE!”

Oh I am SO happy they did not cut her short on this.

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Matthew McConaughey

“Alright, Alright, Alright!” No you didn’t! You did. I loved it.

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Steve McQueen

“All the women in my life, and they’re all the most powerful,” said McQueen during his most-deserving Best Picture acceptance speech.

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