Good for Steve Martin! He's the best!!! *hehehe*
There's a sign of a good host -- someone who can take a weird moment and make it into something we can laugh about !!!
While I was not watching the Oscars @ the time, I agree with SATX on the issue -- "kudos to those who "stated their opinions with skill, respect, and tact."
smiley, I guess we haven't learned from the dixie chicks