Rock: I'm too old for MTV awards

Funnyman Chris Rock signed up to host the Oscars after he realised he was too old for all the MTV award shows he used to host.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2005 - 15:08

Funnyman Chris Rock signed up to host the Oscars after he realised he was too old for all the MTV award shows he used to host.

The comic, dubbed the funniest man in America last year, was the surprise choice to host the 2005 Academy Awardsbut he knew it was time to move on after hosting award shows for teenagers.

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