The Oscar (1966)

Bob Hope: Bob Hope

Quotes 

• Bob Hope : Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the annual Academy Award show. This is Hollywood's big night, so naturally we're holding it in Santa Monica.

  [audience laughs] 

  Bob Hope : I'm emceeing the awards because they wanted someone who could lose and keep smiling...

  [audience laughs] 

  Bob Hope : - and I've had the most practice.

  [audience laughs] 

  Bob Hope : This night means a lot to everyone in the movie industry. This is the night war and politics are forgotten, and we find out who we *really* hate.

  [audience laughs and applauds]