In a positive sign for Avatar going into the Academy Awards, James Cameron was tonight awarded the Golden Globe for Best Director.

In a clear and concise speech (vs some of the others earlier in the night) Cameron thanked the crew and the actors who made Avatar possible.

Notably he also gave a quote in Navi, the language of the aliens from the film.

At the end of the speech, Cameron thanked the spouses for the four and a half years it took to make the film, then concluded in thanking his wife.

Cameron will likely head into the Academy Awards as the favorite to when the directing Oscar.