Birdman Director Reveals He's Wearing Michael Keaton's Underwear for Good Luck: They ''Smell Like Balls''

"Talking about that little prick, ego. Ego loves competition. For someone to win, someone has to lose," he said during his speech

If you don't believe in good luck charms, start believing!

Birdman director Alejandro González Iñárritu stated that one especially interesting good luck charm helped him get on that stage tonight to accept an Oscar for Best Director, and it was pretty hilarious.

"Tonight, I am wearing the real Michael Keaton tighty-whities," he exclaimed during his acceptance speech. "They are tight, smell like balls, but it worked. I'm here. Thank you, Michael." LOL!

Then, Alejandro got a little serious. "Talking about that little prick, ego. Ego loves competition. For someone to win, someone has to lose," he said.

"But the paradox is that true art, true individual expression as all the work of these incredible fellow filmmakers can't be compared, can't be labeled, can't be defeated because they exist, and our work can only be judged always by time."