Now Hear This! Notable Quotes From The Emmys

Heard at the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards:

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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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“All I wanted to be was a clown in the circus, growing up.” — Eric Stonestreet, accepting the award for supporting actor in “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 writing for a comedy series, “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 directing for a comedy series, “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 supporting actress in a comedy, paying tribute to the “Glee” executive producer.

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“I am not funny!” Eddie Falco, while accepting the award for lead actress in a comedy, “Nurse Jackie.”

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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 lead actor in a drama, “Breaking Bad.”