7 out of 9

Well, 7 out of 9. Not bad. Kelly hit the best costumes (not realistic, she says, but nice) and I got the animated one.

We both missed best actress and best supporting actress. Go figger.

Did you watch it? I don't bother any more. It's a long time to spend for something that is, in turns, embarrassing, vacuous, awkward and hollow.

I don't begrudge the Academy the self-congratulatory thing. Every industry does it. I sense irritation borne of jealousy from those who refer to it as such--because nobody in the world cares when other professions hand out awards. But they do.

Learn to deal.