We were thrilled — it was a total shock that we'd been selected as finalists. I have no idea who nominated us, but it's a great honor.

I'm thrilled to have been nominated and especially to receive this award. Although, I'm very surprised to have been selected for this honor.

It came as a tremendous shock to us. We had no idea. She was walking with a cane, she was speaking more words … there was clearly progress happening.

I am thrilled and honored to be nominated, and also aghast that anybody could imagine that I could surpass the unsurpassable Katharine Hepburn in any category whatsoever. But it's lovely to even be mentioned in the same sentence.

It was a total surprise. I had a place to live in Louisville and everything. It was a shock. I just have to get as ready as I can and try to stay up here for a while.

I don't think this is a total shock, given what their competitors have done.