Attheawardsceremonyon Saturdaynight, the presenterforgot toaward the prize for bestdirector and had to go back to it just beforebestowingthe Golden Lion on "VeraDrake."
He is the creator of Ted, a profane stuffed bear who, during his appearance as an Oscars presenter, begged to be let in on the post-ceremony celebrity orgies he had heard so much about.
The presenter of Russia's RenTV meanwhile said at last night's closing ceremony, "this Olympiad has proven that Britain is strong not only in music but in sports, too".