Is Tina Fey An Emmy Winner? You Betcha

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Fey received an Emmy Award on Saturday for her impersonation on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

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Accepting her trophy for best guest actress in a comedy series, Fey thanked ‘SNL’ producer Lorne Michaels and her parents, “who are lifelong Republicans, for their patience.”

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She was honored at the Creative Arts Primetime Emmys, which recognize technical and other achievements for the 2008-09 season and preceded next weekend’s main ceremony. Fey has the chance for more honors: She could repeat last year’s win as best actress in a comedy series for ‘30 Rock, and the show again could claim top comedy honors.

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