Gina London: Behind the scenes of Cillian Murphy’s gracious Oscar acceptance speech

The Academy Award winner showed natural Cork charm and grace

Cillian Murphy at the Oscars. Photo: PA

Gina London

When I worked for CNN, I covered the Academy Awards a number of times.

Standing amidst the news crews from various media outlets spread out along that famous red carpet, we strained our microphones in hopes of catching even the briefest of hellos from one of the many celebrities striding into the theatre.