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Christian Bale's acceptance speech was all excitement. Recognized for his supporting role as Dicky Eklund in "The Fighter," Bale was soon joined onstage by the real-life Eklund. The two looked ready to hit the parties together, and Bale had a moment to get serious after Eklund left the stage. "It's so ... silly at times," Bale said of acting. "It's like playing dress-up." Hmmm.... Does someone not want to wear that Batman costume again? Pesky contracts.<br>
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Champions of 'The Fighter'

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Christian Bale's acceptance speech was all excitement. Recognized for his supporting role as Dicky Eklund in "The Fighter," Bale was soon joined onstage by the real-life Eklund. The two looked ready to hit the parties together, and Bale had a moment to get serious after Eklund left the stage. "It's so ... silly at times," Bale said of acting. "It's like playing dress-up." Hmmm.... Does someone not want to wear that Batman costume again? Pesky contracts.

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