Sally Field Sets the Record Straight on Her Misquoted 1985 Oscar Speech
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Summary
Sally Field clarifies the famous misquote from her 1985 Oscar acceptance speech for "Places in the Heart." She explains that she never said "You like me, you really like me" — the actual line was "You like me, right now, you like me!" Field reflects on wanting to fully experience and own the moment of winning her second Oscar, contrasting it with her first win for "Norma Rae" which left her numb and unexpected.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe first time I won for Norma, it was so unexpected. I had come out of nowhere.
So I was so numb when I won.
I wanted to take this moment and see it and own it for myself.
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