Newman received a standing ovation when collecting his Best Original Song trophy for the song. He said: "I want to thank, first of all, the music branch [of the Motion Picture Academy] for giving me so many chances to be humiliated over the years...I am absolutely astounded that I won for this."
After receiving an ovation for his Best Original Song trophy, Newman humorously thanked the music branch of the Motion Picture Academy for giving him many chances to be embarrassed in the past. He was incredibly surprised and delighted to win for this particular song.