Magic moments happen at the Oscars every year.  Maybe that’s why I watch the telecast – so I can capture some of the magic.  I’ve been watching for as long as I can remember and while I love watching the clothes (and getting dolled up for my own Oscar parties every once in a while) and love catching glimpses of movies I may have missed, the part I love best about the Oscars is the speeches.  This year didn’t disappoint, what with Melissa Leo’s oopsie during her acceptance speech, and Randy Newman poking fun at his nomination to win ratio, there were several moments that made me laugh or inspired me.

Probably none more than the quick sentence that Kirk Baxter, winner for Film Editing for The Social Network:

Kirk Baxter’s Oscar Winning Speech

We want to thank everybody that Aaron thanked, first and foremost and a special thank you to David, who, it’s indescribable working with you and thank you for starting my career 20 odd years ago. Also, a big thank you to our wives, who allow us to have incredibly passionate love affairs with our families and our work. (Angus Wall)

To my daughter, Bronte, find something you truly love doing and great things can happen. The hard part is, you got to meet someone like Fincher. Cheers. (Kirk Baxter)

And thanks very much to the Academy. (Angus Wall)

Find Something You Truly Love

Great things can happen whether you’re an Oscar Winning Film Editor or not.  If you’re passionate about what you do, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.  The only limits you have are those you impose on yourself.

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