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As Buckley’s statue was being worked on, she stopped to beam at Jordan who stood facing the press with a proud grin on his face, his statue hoisted in the air.

From Los Angeles Times

"And I know that just being on stage, getting this award or movie, that will change so many girls' lives because they'll be inspired when they weren't before."

From BBC

It marks the first best picture and best director win for Paul Thomas Anderson, who had never previously won an Oscar despite being one of Hollywood's most respected film-makers.

From BBC

“We’re going to talk about what that takes, and we are completely committed to just being really focused on us and our journey and keeping the main thing, the main thing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Human Rights Watch has previously raised concerns over due process and the treatment of prisoners accused of being part of an Islamist armed group.

From BBC