The BBC have posted an article from The Dark Knight’s premiere, citing quotes from the cast and crew paying tribute to the late heath Ledger and his performance as The Joker. (Video available on the BBC site)

“It’s the best performance of a villain I have seen. [...] My feeling is that he will get a nomination, I would be very surprised if he didn’t get the Oscar – he has my vote anyway,” – Sir Michael Caine

“I haven’t seen a villain like this, or a bad guy like this, since Dennis Hopper played Frank Booth in Blue Velvet – this out-scares Hannibal Lecter.” – Gary Oldman

“What we wanted to do was create a villain that’s iconic and terrifying, I think, but also recognizably human. And I think Heath does that in a very interesting way – I think people are going to be blown away.” – Chris Nolan

“He’s created this anarchic, Sid Vicious-like, punk rock Joker, unlike any Joker that’s been seen before. I think it’s a real classic portrayal that will be remembered for ages. It is tragic he is not here, but I am here to see his talents and celebrate it and I hope everybody will.” – Christian Bale

“I’m so sad he’s not here with us and doing these interviews right now, but we are going to honour him tonight.” – Aaron Eckhart