Russell Crowe And '...thank Christ for Australia'... Throwback Thursday.

I was talking to someone who had just heard a quote by Russell Crowe on a quiz show so I thought it would make a good throwback Thursday post.

When Russell Crowe said "God bless America, God save the Queen, may God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia."

The year was 2001 and Russell Crowe won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Gladiator. The quote was made at the end of a press conference while still clutching his academy award.

And being Australian I have to totally agree with Russell on "...thank Christ for Australia."

I have circulated a copy of his Academy Award acceptance speech and the press conference after the award on my Google + page for those fans interested. The quote is at the 3.46 minute on the after the awards press conference video. 

I am unsure of the copyright holder of the poster. No copyright infringement intended.