‘To my wife for managing my vast collection of neuroses!’ – the Olivier awards’ best quotes

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Amid awkward kisses and fears of fainting, winners at the Royal Albert Hall thanked their collaborators, spouses ... and chartered accountants

Director Robert Icke on the unexpected effect of staging the tragedy Oedipus: John Lithgow has an extreme reaction akin to audiences at Romola Garai’s The Years as he collects the best actor award: Layton Williams acknowledges the, er, unusual nature of his Titanique role: Director Eline Arbo explains why Annie Ernaux’s The Years is a book for the ages: Presenter Celia Imrie admires the shortlist for best supporting actor: And the winner of that award is Elliot Levey for Giant, who praises the playwright and director: Maimuna Memon, who won best supporting actress in a musical, reflects on her stop-start embrace with presenter Corbin Bleu: Worse for wear or bodyguards? Tom Burke gives two reasons why he and co-presenter Cate Blanchett are in dark shades: Mark Rosenblatt was among many to recognise the vital backstage role played by partners: Rufus Norris lists what he holds dear as he says goodbye to the National Theatre, after receiving a special award for his tenure:.