Best Oscar Acceptance Speech

“You Commie, homo-loving sons of guns,” joked the Milk actor. His comment was in response to the dozens of anti-gay protesters who lined the streets at the traffic blockades in Hollywood today, carrying signs that said: “You are sinners” and “You hate your kids.”

Sean continued: “I did not expect this. I want it to be very clear: I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me. Often. But I am touched by the appreciation.” He also urged “equal rights for everyone” and noted that “Mickey Rourke rises again and he is my brother.”

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