2011 Emmys: Ladies night

My favorite moment of the 2011 Emmy Awards last night? The off-beat presentation of the award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series” –apparently orchestrated by Amy Poehler–, topped off by the sweet group hug after Melissa McCarthy’s win. So much talent, so much fabulousness.

Sound Bite: Lousy with influence

“I have so much influence; I am lousy with influence. I am what you call a connector. Bruno Mars is not here, but if he was, he would meet Aziz Ansari tonight, because I would introduce them. Chris Colfer, have you ever met Martha Stewart? Because I can I make that happen. Jonathan Franzen and Patti Smith are sitting at the same table. I know that because I’m on the list. If you shook my hand tonight, you might not want to drive home because you may be pulled over for a DUI.”

-Amy Poehler being her hilarious self at the TIME 100 Gala yesterday. Read on for the rest of her speech, topped off by a beautiful tribute to mothers.