I'd like to thank everyone I worked with on the movie. My makeup man, who had a lot to work with. My hairdresser ... At least acknowledge the important people who helped you win.

It's a sweeping Western with tough cowboys, telling a time-tested love story that's simply about unrequited feelings. On the other hand, it shows two men having intercourse, which is a first for a mainstream Hollywood film. That's what has people talking.

The only way you can win is to get your movie seen.

A lot of the people who watch the Academy Awards don't go to movies. So what's on stage is the only performance of yours they're going to see.

I think politics are going to play a big part this year. The movies and the people that don't pull punches are getting a lot of attention in the races.

[He was the man responsible for discovering Kolo Touré, Gaël Clichy and Arturo Lupoli among others. Tottenham's chairman Daniel Levy admires his talent-spotting ability.] Damien has a long and impressive track record of scouting and signing many talented and successful youth and senior players, ... I believe he will be a huge asset to the club with his forward-thinking approach to international networking and partnerships. His achievements at St-Etienne show he is also ideally suited to bring best practice to our training facilities, academy and medical divisions.