Backstage at the Oscars: 8 Odd or Inspiring Quotes

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By Brian Anthony Hernandez2014-03-04 03:30:11 UTC

LOS ANGELES — Beyond Ellen Degeneres' multi-celebrity selfie, which became Twitter's most-retweeted tweet ever, the 86th Academy Awards delivered emotional onstage speeches and musical performances.

But backstage, unseen and unheard by the TV audience, the night's big winners offered a more unusual variety of statements.

Mashable spent the Oscars in the press room, where every winner answered questions from the media. Their answers ranged from quirky to serious. Below, we've listed eight standout quotes on topics as diverse as Van Halen, YouTube and poop.

See also: Oscars 2014: Complete List of Winners

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Topics: 86th Academy Awards, Celebrities, Entertainment, Film, Music, Television