Sally Field accepting the second Oscar of her career at the 57th annual Academy Awards (1985). She won for her leading role in "Places of the Heart".
Field is often misquoted as saying, "You like me, you really like me!" Comedians often use that line in Oscar spoofs to take the mick out of actors (love-starved in childhood) who vie after accolades and awards.
She actually ended her acceptance speech as follows:
"I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!"
In a trying industry where few ever break the mould, it was nice to see Field come into her own. It was the moment when Tinseltown stopped laughing at the "unorthodox" and brilliant actress.
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