The Oscars (2014 TV Special)

John Ridley: Self - Winner

Quotes 

• John Ridley - Winner: Best Adapted Screenplay : Thank you, all. I started writing in sitcoms a long time ago, and at that time I was very fortunate to meet a script coordinator who was gracious enough to read everything I wrote. And when she thought it was ready she put a smiling face at the end that I knew that it was job done. And, Gayle, seeing you here tonight and smiling, you take away all that soul-crushing inadequacy. All the praise goes to Solomon Northup. Those are his words; that is his life. All the thanks goes to the entire crew, the entire cast. To everyone at Fox Searchlight, at River Road, at New Regency and Plan B. Mr. Pitt. Most especially to Dede and Jeremy Kleiner, you made this film happen. Jeremy, you made it happen; thank you so much. Mom, Dad, Lisa, Beth, John, Jason, all my love. Thank you very much. Thank you.