John Waters admits he’s dreamt of winning an Oscar.
“What gay kid hasn’t done an Oscar acceptance speech?” the legendary filmmaker asks, before adding, “I’d rather be the host of the Oscars. I hosted the Spirit Awards many times, so I’ve already auditioned.”
I ask Waters to give me his best pitch for the Academy. “I would have Chris Rock and Will Smith present,” he says. “They would come out and the movie ‘Sissy Boy Slap Party’ would be showing. It’s a hilarious underground movie.”
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