Hosting Oscars better than being nominated: Harris

Funnyman Neil Patrick Harris admits being nervous for his first hosting stint at upcoming Academy Awards but feels it is any day less pres-surising than being a nominee.
The 41-year-old ‘How I Met Your Mother’ star is making his debut as a host at the 87th Oscar Awards on February 22. The actor spoke about anchoring the award ceremony in an op-ed piece for The New York Times Magazine. “I’ll admit that I’m nervous to host, but it’s much less pressure than being a nominee.
“Your heart’s pounding and you have 15 names that you pray to God you don’t forget – and your name’s not called,” Harris said. The Emmy-winning actor said even winning at times is stressful.
“Or, even stranger, your name is called, and you’re blinded by adre-naline and panic. That’s much more nerve-racking to me than going out and saying, ‘Our next two presenters are the stars of this movie, please wel-come Brad and Ang-elina,'” he wrote. (PTI)