Reactions to the announcement of this year's Oscar nominees:

"It's unbelievable. Mom and I were in bed and dad was waiting up for the announcements again, because that's the way my daddy is. It's kind of a bit weird actually, in a good way, in a fantastic way. I never expected this in a million years to happen. I can't believe it. I'm really proud as well that two Irish paddies have been nominated for an Oscar for the same film. It's really great for Ireland, great" — 13-year-old Saoirse Ronan, nominated for supporting actress for "Atonement." Fellow Irishman Seamus McGarvey was nominated for cinematography.

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"I never imagined that I'd ever be in a position where I'd be receiving an Oscar nomination, an Academy Award nomination. It's the most exciting honor. It's going to take a while for the reality of this honor to settle in." — Seamus McGarvey, nominated for cinematography for "Atonement."

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"I would never cross a picket line ever. I couldn't. I'm a 20-year member of the Writers Guild. I think whatever they work out is going to be one way or the other but, no, I could never cross a picket line. I think there's a lot of people who feel that way." — Tony Gilroy, nominated for best director for "Michael Clayton."

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"No, if there's a strike I will not go but I have a feeling they'll solve it. I hope they do. I'm sure my mom would like to see me on TV and so forth, but if there's a strike I'm not crossing the line." — Viggo Mortensen, nominated for best actor for "Eastern Promises."

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"I don't think you can postpone it, it's not like a wedding. They're saying it's going to happen. If they throw the party, if they open the door, I'm going to go." — Lianne Halfon, one of the producers of best-picture nominee "Juno."

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"We're dealing with contingencies but we're thrusting ahead. The point is, we're going to have a show, and we're going to give these incredible artists what they're due. We're going to present the Oscars on Feb. 24, and that is the important thing. Artists are giving their fellow artists a one-time event in many of their entire lives." — Sid Ganis, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.