But can he kill on Academy Awards night?

I couldnt get back to sleep, I was so excited, Jackman says.

I told my wife and she was jumping up and down on the bed.

Hugh Jackman

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Hint: a whole lot of skin.

Do you throw good ones?HUGH JACKMAN:Im Australian.

I think it goes with the citizenship, doesnt it?

Its going to be a celebration of movies.

Were in the world of showbiz, and the Oscars have to be moreshowthan business.

How will you do that?Nudity.

Im planning on getting nude for a lot of it.

No words, nothing, just me having a shower.

Thats also a very Australian thing to do at a party.

The fact that theyve hired me is a sign theyre taking a different route.

Im not a stand-up comedian, and thats generally the way things have gone.

But Ive done some hosting, and I really enjoy it.

Its a great adrenaline rush.

The Oscars are that times 10.

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I dont think theres a person on the planet who doesnt feel that way.