Ladies and gents neil diamond Neil diamond: it s a great pleasure and a great honor for me to present the academy award to the songs have been chosen for achievement in the original song cathegory Before i mention the winner about 3 weeks ago i was talking to barbra and i said i love your song so much no matter who wins or i m not gonna read read your name but i have to cancel now barbraso if i call your name have u actually won if i didnt but if i dont call your name that means u wrote a fantastic song. The winner is : evergreen / barbra streisand Barbra streisand: in my wildest dreams i never never could ever imagine winning an academy award for writing a song i m very honoured and excited thank u all very much.