The Host

Billy Crystal was born in Manhattan and raised in Long Beach -
and is of the Jewish Faith.

He grew up in a large - and by his own report - loving - family.

He attended Nassau Community College and graduated from
New York University - with a BFA.

Billy Crystal has enjoyed success in television, film and
Broadway - and his book - 700 Sundays - was made into a successful
play - and is about life growing up on Long Island.

Crystal turned to Philanthrophy in 1986 - hosting Comic Relief -
with Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg - the proceeds of which
benefit the Homeless.

This is so often the case - where Celebrities - whether they be
actors, comedians - some are both - musicians, sports figures or
artists - decide to 'return the favor' and give back some or a lot
of not only their Earnings - but their Talents - to Help Others.

This is a Good Thing.

Certainly many examples of this can be seen. I mentioned several
earlier in another post. Brad Pitt has contributed heavily to the
situation in New Orleans - helping People regain their Homes. And
Sean Penn works tirelessly for the country of Haiti - that was
ravaged not so long ago by an Earthquake. Even in important areas
like the Environment - actors like Leonardo DiCaprio - are extremely
consciencious about Saving Our Planet through steps taken in their
daily lives. And just this past week - Standup Comedian and Political
Talk Show Host Bill Maher stepped up and donated to President Obama's
Reelection Campaign Fund in a Big Way.

Why do these People do this - when they Really don't have to?

When they could just Rest On Their Laurels - because they already
are Giving To Us with their Talents - in the form of Valuable Entertainment.

They Surely Do it Because They Care.

They Care About Things When They Are Not Earning A Living.

And Because When It Comes Right Down To It - They Are Good People.

So Let's Enjoy Tonight's Show - Knowing That The Real Host Of The Oscars
Is - All Of The Really Great People in Show Biz.








and the winner is - us.