Now that the nominations have been announced for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, the stars are sounding off on this year’s Emmy noms…
“I’m flattered to be nominated. Congratulations to Tina and everyone at 30 Rock. The writers do a wonderful job, and I hope we have some success in September. I am delighted for any recognition the show receives and thank you to the Academy.” – Alec Baldwin, Best Actor, Comedy Series nominee for “30 Rock”
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“I’m extremely proud of our show. I’m flattered and honored to be nominated,
and as usual, I am more excited for my fellow “Two and a Half Men” nominees.” – Charlie Sheen, Best Actor in a Comedy nominee for “Two and a Half Men”
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“I am honored to be recognized in this category and what a sweet way to end the season having just wrapped yesterday.” – Mary Louise Parker, Best Actress nominee for “Weeds”
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“I am thrilled to be nominated and even happier that the show and writers were recognized as well. Plus, my date got his own nod! It is a happy day in the Arnett/Poehler household!” – Amy Poehler, Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series nominee for “Saturday Night Live”
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“My parents always told me it was important to be a good guest, so I feel like they deserve the credit.” – Will Arnett (aka Amy Poehler’s husband), Best Guest Actor, Comedy Series nominee for “30 Rock”
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“In comedy, the most important thing is the people you’re acting with. Working with Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin, you’re more than half way there.” – Rip Torn, Best Guest Actor, Comedy Series nominee for “30 Rock”
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“I’m very honored. It never gets old….I do…but it doesn’t.” – Sally Field, Best Actress, Drama Series nominee for “Brothers & Sisters”
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“After 50 plus years in the business, I am absolutely overwhelmed to be considered by my peers for an Emmy. If by some miracle I win, I promise you my acceptance speech will be worth hearing.” – Don Rickles, Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for “Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project” on HBO
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“I am incredibly grateful and honored. But I am over the moon for jean smart, who is such a sublime talent.” – Christina Applegate, Best Actress, Comedy Series for “Samantha, Who?”
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“I’m really happy, incredibly flattered and surprised! I am working out of state right now and forgot they were being announced this morning! I’m especially excited that Christina and I can go dress hunting together.” – Jean Smart, Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series for “Samantha, Who?”
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“I’m happy to be nominated amongst such an amazing group of women. I’m a huge fan of all of their work.” – Vanessa Williams, Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series for “Ugly Betty”
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“I’m absolutely thrilled to be recognized! If I’d have known you could make a career out of saying things like ‘you dropped your coconuts’ I could have saved my parents a whole lot of college tuition.” – Jeff Probst, Best Reality TV Host for “Survivor”
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“I am grateful to be nominated in this new category and am thrilled that the academy is continuing to recognize unscripted programs. I am looking forward to attending and covering the red carpet so I can ask Tom Bergeron who he is wearing.” – Ryan Seacrest, Best Reality TV Host for “American Idol”
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