Crystal referenced the glitz of the star-studded Oscar ceremony during his opening monologue. "Nothing takes the sting out of these tough economic times like watching a bunch of millionaires giving golden statues to each other," the actor said.
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Oscar host Billy Crystal's best lines of the night
Billy Crystal, a veteran Oscars emcee, returned for a ninth stint – here are his best lines of the night
2. The economy
