And the Oscar goes to...

Quenten Tarantino, for changing yet another actor's life, and making us, the audience the benefactor of yet another life changing performance.

Pixar and the whole animation industry for bringing to our screens the stories and values that remind us of the glory and beauty of our flesh and blood lives.

Alec Baldwin, for delivering an Oscar performance as host, and capping a feather for good karma and fair play by boldly thanking Tina Fey.