Martin gives Oscar tips to Murphy
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 14 years, 11 months AGO
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September 23, 2011 9:00 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Steve Martin is giving some free advice to Eddie Murphy about hosting the Academy Awards.
The 66-year-old entertainer posted "an open letter" to Murphy on his website Tuesday filled with tips based on Martin's three Oscar-hosting stints.
"Whatever you do, don't have a co-host," Martin wrote. He most recently hosted the Oscar show in 2010 with Alec Baldwin. He also advised Murphy to "start slimming down now."
"You looked kind of paunchy in 'Norbit,"' Martin said.
"If you feel tired midway through," Martin continued, "give Neil Patrick Harris a Red Bull and throw some sheet music at him."
Murphy will host the Oscars on Feb. 26, 2012.