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Different Oscar hosts, different strategies: Eight-time host Billy Crystal managed to grab laughs with film spoofs, four-time host Whoopi Goldberg got grins with her lavish costumes and one-time host David Letterman at least got his audience to smile with his Uma (Thurman), Oprah (Winfrey) quip.
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Murphy was supposed to host the Oscars last year and it might have marked something of a comeback for the comedian but he backed out at close to the last minute giving Bill Crystal his 9th opportunity to host the show.
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Last year, Billy Crystal made his ninth appearance as host after comic actor Eddie Murphy pulled out.
BBC: Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane to host Oscars
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Apollo 13 producer Brian Grazer was then brought in to run the show and hired Billy Crystal to replace Eddie Murphy after the latter withdrew as host.
BBC: Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to run Oscar show
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Charlotte and Bob grow so fond of each other that she stays behind when John travels to Fukuyama to photograph his clients, while Bob extends his stay by agreeing to endure additional humiliation at the hands of a Japanese talk-show host think Pee Wee Herman on crystal meth just to spend one more weekend with her.
ECONOMIST: Romance to die for
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Just off the coast is Rottnest Island, boasting crystal clear beaches and bays which make it perfect for a host of water sports.
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That might sound like a long shot, but this is actually going to be built: Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup, just announced plans to construct a gigantic shimmering crystal ball in advance of the tournament.
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Vaughan has suffered a host of injuries since he became the youngest scorer in Everton's history with a goal against Crystal Palace in April 2005.
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