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Even if I won an Oscar, it wouldn’t be the same because that is chosen by a jury and not by audiences.
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The speaker says that winning an Oscar would not feel equivalent to being chosen by audiences. An Oscar reflects the decision of a jury, while audience approval comes directly from the people watching. The distinction is between recognition from a small judging group and acceptance from a broader public.
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