Although I’m knee deep in copy edits that are due back to my publisher by Friday (yes, tomorrow, that Friday) I still took a break last Sunday night to watch the Golden Globe Awards show.

I’m such a sucker for these awards shows. I love watching the stars in their glittery gowns, seeing the men in their tuxs, listening to the acceptance speeches, etc.

As per my own tradition, I kept a running list of my personal likes and dislikes:

Do’s:

DO invite British comedienne Ricky Gervais to host the show again. Despite his acerbic and rather insulting wit, I find him funny. Apparently, so does someone else because he’s done it 2 years in a row now.

DO have a great acceptance speech set up. Even if it’s an obviously pre-rehearsed skit. You people are entertainers, so entertain. Best acceptance speech of the night? The Modern Family gang, accepting their award for Best TV comedy. Love that Sophia Vergara, who looked absolutely stunning.

DO invite back sexy film stars who are classy and look drop dead gorgeous in a tux. Namely, Mr. Darcy, er… I mean Colin Firth (sorry, he will ALWAYS be my favorite Mr. Darcy!)

Now for the DONT’S:

Is it just me or was I the only person in America who couldn’t take their eyes off these star’s arms? I mean, yes, Angelina Jolie and Madonna are beautiful women, but enough working out is enough. They need some meat on those arms! Or at the very least, cover them up. Apparently, no, I’m not the only one who thinks this either. So does Piers Morgan.

And lastly, my personal awards show biggest no-no. Stars who go over their limited time in their thank you speech.

This year’s biggest offender? Meryl Streep.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I LOVE Meryl Streep and think she deserves every award she gets. I can forgive her for looking as if she’s just crawled out of bed and thrown on her bathrobe here, but I can’t forgive her for sounding like a flustered ninny on the stage.

Meryl, you have to know that whenever you are nominated, there is a GOOD chance you will win. Prepare a speech, for God’s sake, and rehearse it.

So who’s looking forward to the Oscars?

Maria Geraci