QUICKQUOTE: JARED LETO

Posted Mar 2, 2014 7:11 pm.

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“To all the dreamers out there watching this tonight in places like the Ukraine and Venezuela: We are here and as you struggle to make your dreams happen, to live the impossible, we’re thinking of you tonight.” — Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner Jared Leto, sending a message to two countries in turmoil, places where at least some broadcasts of the Academy Awards were blocked Sunday evening.

— Anthony McCartney — Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mccartneyAP

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EDITOR’S NOTE — Show Bits brings you the 86th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.

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