ABSTRACT
What am I doing here? (Laughter) Especially considering the extraordinary group of women with whom I was nominated. We five women were fortunate to have the choice — not just the opportunity but the choice — to play such rich complex female characters and I congratulate producers like 'Working Title' and 'Polygram' . . . for allowing directors to make autonomous casting decisions based on qualifications and not just market value. And I encourage, I encourage writers and directors to keep these really interesting female roles coming and while you're at it you can throw in a few for the men as well.
