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A Night Out With

A Night Out With "Once" Oscar Nominee Couple

NY Times   |  JAMIE DIAMOND   |   February 23, 2008 10:43 AM

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WITH its microscopic budget, the Irish film "Once" could have disappeared from theaters without acknowledgment; instead it earned Oscar and Grammy nominations for its musical stars, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.

But when Mr. Hansard and Ms. Irglova came to town recently for their first-ever awards season, they did not stay in a luxurious hotel. Like many artists trying to stay afloat in the indie world, they crashed at a friend's house.

A few days before they were to perform their nominated song "Falling Slowly" at the Academy Awards, the two musicians -- who went from on-screen pair to real-life couple -- borrowed a car and drove to Amoeba Music on Sunset Boulevard. They were besieged by fans. " 'Once' was so authentic," a young man said enthusiastically.


 
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What a pleasure to hear this about two grounded people, instead of another story about a spoiled pampered Britney-type.

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