BEST SONG CO-WINNER GETS SECOND CHANCE AT SPEECH
February 25, 2008 - 8:55 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It could've gone down as one of the harshest moments in Oscar history.
The orchestra swelled just as petite Best Original Song co-winner Marketa Irglova stepped up to the microphone to speak following partner Glen Hansard. The pair won for their tune "Falling Slowly" from the indie musical "Once," but only Hansard gave an acceptance before their moment in the spotlight seemed to be over.