You broke through the glass ceiling long before the time had come. You directed as you do everything: superbly. And that allowed other women to direct. Having you present the first Academy Award given to a woman director was a small token of compensation for your not getting the award yourself in the past.Your genuine joy in presenting the award was so commendable, albeit typical of you. I wish Kathryn Bigelow had thought to thank you for paving the way, and had acknowledged that she and other women directors have stood on your shoulders. Thanks for never giving up.