“I wrote this movie for my kids to say sorry for the housekeeping mess that we left in this world we’re handing off to them. But also, with encouragement that they will be the generation that hopefully brings us some common sense and decency,” he said.
In another moment, he grabbed the Oscar tightly and remarked, “You make a guy work hard for one of these. I really appreciate it.”
For the unversed, the filmmaker has previously received 14 nominations, including for his first feature Boogie Nights. Over the years, he has been nominated for Licorice Pizza, Inherit Vice, There Will Be Blood and Magnolia.
There will always be some doubt in your heart that you deserve it, but there is no question about the pleasure of having it for myself!,” he added, thanking his cast, crew and loved ones.
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