Here are a few of the more memorable quotes from the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards:
Host Andy Samberg speaks onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
“This year we also said goodbye to “True Detective.” even though it’s still on the air.” – Andy Samberg, Emmy Awards host
Amy Poehler, from left, and Amy Schumer present Allison Janney the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
“So many lives are touched by addiction, it is a privilege to work on a show that reminds us there is hope.” – Allison Janney, Best supporting actress in a comedy
Writer/director Jill Soloway, winner of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for ‘Transparent’, poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
“We don’t have a trans tipping point yet. We have a trans civil rights problem.” – Jill Soloway, Best directing for a comedy series (“Transparent”)
Actor Tony Hale accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award for “Veep” onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
“I just had a fear my zipper’s down.” – Tony Hale, Best supporting actor in a comedy
Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for “Veep” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“I love powerful, funny women.” – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Best actress in a comedy
Actor Jeffrey Tambor accepts Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for ‘Transparent’ onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
“Thank you for letting us be part of the change.” – Jeffrey Tambor, Best lead actor in a comedy
Francis McDormand, winner of the awards for outstanding lead actress in a limited series and for outstanding limited series for “Olive Kitteridge”, poses in the press room at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“We’re all here because of the power of a story well told. Sometimes, that’s enough.” – Frances McDormand, Best lead actress in a limited series or movie
Richard Jenkins, accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or a movie for “Olive Kitteridge” from presenter Lady Gaga at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“That was Lady Gaga.” – Richard Jenkins, Best lead actor in a limited series or movie
John Stewart accepts the award for outstanding variety talk series for “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“To everybody on television, I just want to tell you: cling to it. As long as you can. Like death. Like in “Titanic,” the guy — Cling to it! I have been off television for six weeks. This is the first applause I’ve heard. It is a barren wasteland out there. Where you say hello, whatever. Out in the world, there are tables with food, but you can’t take it! Very little of it is gluten-free or vegan.” – Jon Stewart, Best variety talk series
Uzo Aduba accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for “Orange Is The New Black” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“I love you because you let me be me.” Uzo Aduba, Best supporting actress in a drama series
Jon Hamm accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for “Mad Men” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“There has been a terrible mistake. Clearly.” – Jon Hamm, Best actor in a drama series
Viola Davis accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for “How to Get Away With Murder”at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.” – Viola Davis, Best actress in a drama series
Tracy Morgan presents the award for outstanding drama series at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards,
“I was just ecstatic to learn I wasn’t the one who messed up.” – Tracy Morgan, presenting award for Best drama series
