Bill Murray: Oscar fever is an illness that can kill your career

Bill Murray says wanting an Oscar feels "like a virus."

Bill Murray: Oscar fever is an illness that can kill your career

Bill Murray says wanting an Oscar feels "like a virus."

The 64-year-old star admits he "had been infected" by Oscar fever in 2004 when he convinced himself that he was going to win the Best Actor trophy for 'Lost in Translation' before he losing out to 'Mystic River' star Sean Penn, and now believes winning the prestigious accolade can ruin acting careers.

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