Emmy Nominee Reactions

America Ferrera, 'Ugly Betty'
Best Actress, Comedy

"A bunch of people from the show got together and we watched [the nominations] together at one of the writer's homes. We got up at 4:30 a.m. We had coffee and coffee cakes and Mimosas. It's not every day you get nominated for an Emmy, so it's worth waking up at 4:30 in the morning." -- People

Hugh Laurie, 'House'
Best Actor, Drama

"We're pleased as punch ... I don't know if you say that over here." -- 'Entertainment Tonight'

Katherine Heigl, 'Grey's Anatomy'
Best Supporting Actress, Drama

"I think the first 20 or 30 minutes was just like, 'what?'" -- 'Extra'

Tina Fey, '30 Rock'
Best Actress, Comedy

"I'm hoping it'll raise awareness that the show exists at all. I'm translating this into more pressure. And then I pass out." -- USA Today

Masi Oka, 'Heroes'
Best Supporting Actor, Drama

"It's certainly a much better way to start my morning than yesterday when I spilled hot tea all over myself. I couldn't be happier and more thrilled." -- 'Access Hollywood'

Jaime Pressly, 'My Name Is Earl'
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy

"Now that Megan Mullally's not in the category, I might have a chance. She's won like 15 of them. Last year I saw I was nominated against her and said, 'Oh well, that was fun.'" -- Associated Press

Jeremy Piven, 'Entourage'
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy

"I had to decide which is more important, eating or sleeping. And the moment my eyes closed, I got the call from L.A. A call like that always surprises me." -- USA Today

Nigel Lythgoe, 'American Idol' Executive Producer
Best Reality Competition Program

"I say give me the Emmy, give me the bloody Emmy! It is live and it is in your face twice a week. I don't know what more we can do besides murder Simon Cowell on the air." -- TV Week

Jenna Fischer, 'The Office'
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy

"This is huge to me. I am beyond excited. I don't know where to begin. Well, for one, it gives me a good excuse to try high heels again." -- Statement to press

Charlie Sheen, 'Two and a Half Men'
Best Actor, Comedy

"It is a really special day when so many of your cohorts receive a nomination that the idea of carpooling now becomes unrealistic. I tip my hat to our brilliant cast, crew and writers." -- Statement to press

Sally Field, 'Brothers & Sisters'
Best Actress, Drama

"I'm thrilled because my nomination really represents the entire 'Brothers & Sisters' family. I couldn't do the work without the incredible actors I stand across from or the brilliant writing and directing I've been given. I really am having the time of my life." -- 'Access Hollywood'

Tim Daly, 'The Sopranos'
Guest Actor, Drama

"My dad [James Daly] won an Emmy and my sister Tyne won a million Emmys. I've always thought of acting as a congenital disease, and getting an Emmy nomination is one of the happy side effects." -- Associated Press

Julia Louis-Dreyfus,
'New Adventures of Old Christine'
Best Actress, Comedy

"I immediately told my husband and we were high-fiving in baggage claim [at a Paris airport]. We've already had a glass of Champagne. And I imagine a few more glasses are in order." -- USA Today

Michael Imperioli, 'The Sopranos'
Best Supporting Actor, Drama

"It feels good to be nominated always ... I'm happy that the show did so well with the nominations 'cause it is the last year and we all get to go out there together one more time and it's a good way to go out." -- 'Access Hollywood'

Rainn Wilson, 'The Office'
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy

"Actors talk about what an honor it is. Five years ago, I was paying my rent with those checks they send you in credit card statements. Totally unemployed. And to get an Emmy nomination is beyond my wildest dreams." -- USA Today

Kathy Griffin, 'My Life on the D-List
Best Reality Program

"My strategy for winning is to sleep with the entire television Academy, ask my Mom to do 'The Secret,' and get Oprah to be my Emmy date." -- 'Access Hollywood'

Jon Cryer, 'Two and a Half Men'
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy

"My wife [Lisa Joyner] and I are planning to play the video game 'Stars Wars Battlefront.' And E! sent me a few bottles of Champagne, so I guess it'll be drunken 'Stars Wars Battlefront'!" -- USA Today

Kyra Sedgwick, 'The Closer'
Best Actress, Drama

"It was pretty nauseating. I couldn't believe they wouldn't tell us before! How many people watch those things? I just thought, 'If I won't be nominated, I'll take a deep breath and be grateful I'm there to announce.' It was a surprise. We did four rehearsals and my name wasn't there." -- USA Today

Jean Smart, '24'
Guest Actress, Drama

"I'm going to shave my head! No, I haven't thought of anything. I'll ask my husband what he wants me to barbecue. Salmon, maybe." -- USA Today

Denis Leary, 'Rescue Me'
Best Actor, Drama

"Going up against [James] Gandolfini is like going up against Babe Ruth. You can't say who's better than anybody. His show is the reason the rest of our other shows exist. So give him the award." -- USA Today