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Heard at the 61th annual Primetime Emmy Awards:

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“It is an amazing time to work in TV. And, I know that everything is changing, but I’m not afraid of it because I feel like all these different media is just more choice and more entertainment. It’s better for the viewers in the end and I’m glad to be a part of it.” — Matthew Weiner, creator and executive producer of “Mad Men,” accepting the award for outstanding drama series.

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“I have to acknowledge my buddy (writer) Robert Carlock who is the engine that keeps the show going. It’s killing him. I mean, look at him. Robert, I want to work with you every day until I put you in the ground.” — Tina Fey, accepting the award for outstanding comedy series for “30 Rock.”

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“Looking at who we lost this past year, you think what a legacy we have and what power we have.” — Glenn Close, accepting the award for lead actress in a drama series for “Damages.”

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“Lee Trevino was struck by lightning twice and now I know how he feels. I’m glad Glenn Close is a woman.” — Bryan Cranston, accepting the award for lead actor in a drama series for “Breaking Bad.”

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“All right, it’s my job to keep things moving tonight. I’m here to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here’s hoping Kanye West likes ‘30 Rock.’” — Host Neil Patrick Harris, referring to the rapper’s recent stage invasion at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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“I’m not employed now so I’d like to be on ‘Mad Men.’ I also like ‘The Office’ and ‘24.’ — Kristin Chenoweth, accepting the award for supporting actress award in a comedy series for “Pushing Daisies” that was canceled.

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“I feel like I’m living out a character actor’s dream. One day I flew to Hawaii to do a guest spot and four years later it’s become the role of my lifetime.” — Michael Emerson, accepting the award for supporting actor in a drama series for “Lost.”

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“You know, I used to think that awards were just shallow tokens of momentary popularity. But now, I realize they are the only true measure of a person’s real worth as a human being.” — Jon Cryer, accepting the award for supporting actor in a comedy series for “Two and a Half Men.”

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“I’ll be honest I’d trade this to look like him. I really would, actually.” — Alec Baldwin, referring to presenter Rob Lowe, accepting the award for lead actor in a comedy series for “30 Rock.”

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“I will make my speech as brief as possible in the hope that it won’t be interrupted by a congressman or a rapper.” — Ken Howard, accepting the award for supporting actor in a miniseries or a movie for “Grey Gardens.”

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“This part was a gift and they don’t come around that often for me anymore.” — Jessica Lange, accepting the award for lead actress in a miniseries or a movie for “Grey Gardens’

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“The thing about Oscars and the Golden Globes is they got film stars there. With their jaw lines and chiseled looks, making me feel bad. But in this room, I’m probably above average.” — presenter Ricky Gervais.

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“These shows, we’ve all been to a lot of these, they usually suck. And you’ve been very good.” — Jon Stewart, who won for variety, music, or comedy series for “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” to host Neil Patrick Harris.

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