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'Are You Going?' Replaces 'Who Are You Wearing?' As #1 Golden Globes Nominee Question [Globes Reactions]

The fun-dampening writers strike has even managed to infiltrate one of Hollywood's most joyous activities--canvassing awards show nominees for their reactions. Gone is the balls-to-the-wind ebullience of past years, with actors hastily pledging to drop to their knees and service every member of their publicity and management teams in gratitude. Instead, any expression of happiness is instantly snuffed by buzz-killing follow-up question, "I see. And will you be attending?" Some are flatly refusing in deference to the Guild, some plan on following the herd, and some--we're looking at you, Borgnine--will let no chicken-armed red-shirts stand between them and a shot at some shiny gold hardware and an open bar. A sample of what they are saying: Ernest Borgnine: "The first one since "Marty!" Jesus Christ, it's hard to believe, I swear! My kid called me up from Hawaii and said, 'Dad! What the hell did you do?' I got a call at 5:20 this morning and a guy said 'You've just been nominated!' At 5:20 in the morning you don't expect to be nominated for anything! Maybe it'll open the eyes of some casting directors that 90 is not old. It's about working. That's what keeps us young, and that's not just actors. That's everyone in this world! It's not just a young man's game. Hey, as long as I can stand up and do my work, I'll be right there knocking on doors saying 'Hey guys! Let's go!' It keeps you going. As long as you love what you do it's better than breaking rocks!" [THR] Jeremy Piven: "The greatest compliment I've received was from Tim Robbins who taught me comedia del arte, and its this kind of method of acting that allows me to fully enter the character and get pretty big and expansive with him. He works all aspects of the spectrum....I don't know about whether or not I'll be attending because to be honest with you, I don't know a lot about the rules and limitations of what is happening. I need to look into it. Writers are kind of these unsung heroes. People don't see how mu

Published: 2007-12-13 Provider: Defamer Keywords: Awards, globes reactions, Golden Globes