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NEW YORK - Billy Elliot, the unlikely British musical about a miner's son with a passion for ballet, dominated the Tony Awards, scooping up 10 prizes, including the coveted prize for best musical.

Quotes from 2009 Tony Awards, presented Sunday night: David Alvarez, one of three Tony-winning Billy Eliots, on his trophy: "We have to put these back, though, and they give us, like, a real one." Elton John, musical, "Billy Eliot,' on the live-performance aspect of the Tonys: "It's a lot more enjoyable than the Oscars because you're entertained from start to finish." Angela Lansbury, featured actress in a play, "Blithe Spirit": "Bringing Hair back at this time and having it be a huge success is wonderful for Broadway," Angela Lansbury.

NEW YORK - There was an outpouring of generosity from winners to losers at Broadway's Tonys, dominated by "Billy Eliot," which won 10 awards.