[JenB]

But I don't know people in real life who just burst into tears like that. They look like they're acting, even when they're not - it's the way I percieve Hollywood, I guess, like they're always a little disingenuous.

Er, and the next person to thank an entire country had better be Peter Jackson.

[Wneighbor]

I am very sorry for you if you don't know people who do that. People who can easily express their wonderful feelings like that are very blessed and special people.

[Rose in RoseBear]

It's a professional skill, to be able to weep on demand. Not disingenuous, just another ability ... like being double-jointed.

Oh, goodie, let's see what Sean says!