Quote by John Hawkes

I'd said to my sweetheart a couple of days before that the SAG and Spirit Award nomination was amazing and I had no attachment to the Academy Award. I knew I was an underdog so I just decided to sleep through the announcement.

I'd said to my sweetheart a couple of days before that the S

Summary

This quote expresses a sense of indifference and detachment towards the Academy Award nomination. The speaker admits to being aware of their status as an underdog and therefore chooses to distance themselves emotionally from the outcome. This attitude is reflected in their decision to sleep through the announcement, suggesting that they have already accepted the possibility of not receiving the award and are content with the recognition they have already received from other award nominations.

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