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Laura Forrest Ealing, London "The biggest cheer of the night was for Martin Scorsese" Scott Williams Melbourne, Australia "Seeing Scorsese finally honoured was immensely satisfying" Aileesa Lim Manila, Philippines "I was disappointed that The Departed edged out Babel "

Richard Brophy Michigan, USA "Ellen DeGeneres proved herself to be an exceptional host" Sarah Griffin Republic of Ireland "Speech of the night must go to Forest Whitaker" Dieter Rogiers Belgium "I literally jumped for joy when Alan Arkin won supporting actor"

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