Chris Rock

  Next to the late, great Robin Williams, Chris Rock is my favorite comedian. He talks about everything. No subject is taboo. I love him. So when he was picked as the Oscar host I was happy. Then the controversy began and talks of a boycott. It was then that I really knew he was the best choice.

  Boy did he pull it off! Laugh out loud funny while dealing head on with the elephant in the room. Even saying yes Hollywood is racist. But in a way that was real and his own.

  He talked about the real issue too. You can't get nominated if you aren't in film. The starting point of a more diversified awards show. Lots of actors of color were nodding their heads. Lots of white actors looked very uncomfortable in their seats. And they were a little unsure whether they should laugh or not. That I found amusing.

  No one is saying Jennifer Lawrence wasn't a great Katniss Everdeen. But would the film have been significantly different if it had been Lupita Nyong'o in the role? Or Jessica Alba? Or Tika Sumpter? Of course not.

  Britain seems to do diversity better than any place else. Every sex, age, race, orientation, weight and beauty is shown. In every day life without it being an "issue". One of the many reasons I love British shows and movies.

  Congratulations Chris Rock! You told Hollywood exactly what it needed to hear. In the way they needed to hear it. On the most important evening of the year for them. Bravo.

  You deserve an award.

  Ang