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Morgan, we became friends
working together on 'The Shawshank Redemption,'
for which you were nominated for an Academy Award.
The film follows a trajectory of friendship
and that friendship was easily mirrored in real life on the set.
I'll never forget
what you said to me about friendship
on the last day of shooting.
You said,
"Being a friend
is getting the other a cup of coffee.
Can you do that for me, Ted?"
"It is Ted, isn't it?" We became so close.
Honestly, Morgan is an extremely giving actor
and a master at his craft
and an inspiration to all those lucky enough to have
the chance to work with him.
Considering the dignity and integrity that he brings to all his work,
I was not surprised to learn that he'd been nominated tonight
for his role as the great Nelson Mandela.
Morgan,
I salute you and your tremendous talent
and I'm always proud to call you my friend
when you take the call.