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Emmy Awards 2010: The Quotes

Host Jimmy Fallon speaks onstage at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

NEW YORK (CBS) Winners, presenters and other stars had a lot to say at Sunday's 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Here are some highlights:

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"We are so happy that you have let us into your families," "Modern Family" executive producer Steven Levitan, accepting the award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

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"So where was I ..." Matthew Weiner, accepting the award for Outstanding Drama Series, hours after being played off while accepting the award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for "Mad Men."

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"I'm not going to have a go at (Mel Gibson). He's been through a lot. Not as much as the Jews, to be fair," Ricky Gervais.

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"NBC asked the host of 'Late Night' to come to L.A. to host a different show. What could possibly go wrong?" - Host Jimmy Fallon, before the broadcast cut to Conan O'Brien in the audience.

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"Oh, this is the most ridiculous thing that has ever happened in the history of this awards show. I'm not funny!" Eddie Falco, while accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for "Nurse Jackie."

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"Here's hoping that some very bright person right here in the room or at home watching can help find a way to keep the spotlight burning on these heartbreaking situations that continue to be heartbreaking long after the cameras go away. That'd be an impressive accomplishment," George Clooney, accepting the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his work organizing a telethon for Haiti earthquake relief.

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"I love you more than baseball," Bryan Cranston, speaking to his wife, Robin, and daughter, Taylor, while accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Breaking Bad."

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"Thank you, Jack. You're alright, Jack." - Al Pacino, speaking to Dr. Jack Kevorkian, while accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for "You Don't Know Jack."

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"There is no economic model that says you should put on a 10-part miniseries and make cash on it and yet somehow they had faith enough in order to do so," Tom Hanks, accepting the award for Outstanding Miniseries for "The Pacific."

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"Thank you HBO, like for serious." - Claire Danes, accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for "Temple Grandin."

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"All I wanted to be was a clown in the circus, growing up." - Eric Stonestreet, accepting the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Modern Family."

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"'Modern Family' is and always will be a love letter to you." - Steven Levitan, speaking to his wife, Krista Levitan, while accepting the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for "Modern Family."

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"I would like to dedicate this to all of my teachers, who taught me to sing and fingerpaint." - Ryan Murphy, while accepting the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for "Glee."

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"I want to thank my lord and creator, Ryan Murphy, for creating this role," Jane Lynch, while accepting the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, paying tribute to the "Glee" executive producer.

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"After party at Betty White's house!" Jimmy Fallon.

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