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.

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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.

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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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