In addition to doing an Oscar pool or playing Oscar bingo as the night unfolds, he might ask guests to come dressed in a way that shows their affinity for a Best Picture winner, for example.

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Sometimes I'll even ask house guests staying for a weekend to bring an entire meal.

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Tonight we'll ask a panel of guests, all of them involved in this case.

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Guests invariably ask how Lee creates the dishes she serves, but she won't give any secrets away.

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When this sticky mixture turns light brown, put a strainer on top of the saucepan, and pour all the turkey juices from the roasting pan into the saucepan (ask one of your helpful guests to hold the strainer steady).

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At least some of them are going to get a chance now to ask their questions directly to our guests.

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Yes, some guests opt to recycle bottles, or ask housekeeping not to replace bed linens or bathroom towels each morning, if given the choice.

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Guests in a neighbouring room went to the reception area to ask staff to phone for help.

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