Ebert mentioned that Cate Blanchett's reply to one of these dumb questions was the funniest thing he had heard since covering the Oscars in 1968. Blanchett, who Ebert suggested was one of the most elegant actresses around (and who couldn't refrain from mentioning about how nice the dresses were this year), had been asked by one of these boneheads if her Oscar would have any impact on her career. She replied, "Absolutely, asshole." [q]