LIST: 10 of the most memorable Oscar speeches

"It’s our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for women in the United States of America.”

"When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you're from, your dreams are valid."

"I haven't had an orthodox career and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect, I can't deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me!"

"Most of all, I want to thank my father, up there, the man who when I said I wanted to be an actor, he said, 'Wonderful, just have a back-up profession like welding.' Thank you, God Bless you."

"Climate change is real, it is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating."

"I would like to thank what this film is about, for me, which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from. Those moms and parents never get thanked."

"I -- man, I feel as though I'm standing on magic legs in a special effects process shot that is too unbelievable to imagine and far too costly to make a reality. But here is my mark."

“This moment is so much bigger than me... This is for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door has opened.”

"Oh my goodness! Here we are! I love you! Everybody who's involved with this! I love you! I love you! I love you! ...Everybody involved!"

"Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you so much to the Academy. This is insane and I truly, sincerely wish that the prize tonight was to get to work with my fellow nominees."