Voices

‘There are unbelievably strong contenders.’

-- Julia Louis-Dreyfus,

on nominees in the lead

actress in a comedy category

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‘The fact that we’re more mature women in a highly competitive profession is something to be very proud of. People are finally thinking of great stories for complex women, and that’s something to be excited about.’

-- Glenn Close,

“Damages” star, nominated for lead actress in a drama series

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‘I think we’re all extra surprised because our first season was cut short by the writers strike. We only had seven episodes air; to get four nominations out of that is unbelievable.’

-- Bryan Cranston,

on AMC’s “Breaking Bad”

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‘I’m a California kid. I grew up in the Valley and I grew up watching the Emmy Awards and the Oscars. So it’s sort of fantastic. I don’t think I’ve ever been to the Emmys. . . . We’re going to have one heck of a party.’

-- Kevin Spacey,

producer and actor nominee