Ageless Kylie was brightest in galaxy of Oscars stars

So the biggest event in the social calendar in Lala is over. And yes, my birthday bash did go spiffingly well, thanks.

As for that other wee do, what was it again? Oh yes, the Oscars. As usual it was understated, subtle and flew by in a flash, it’s no wonder it slipped my mind.

OK. Not really. As usual, the Academy put on some show. I was on a total adrenalin rush all night.

I’ve covered the Oscars loads of times, but for a boy from Glasgow who loves the movies, the thrill of being there will simply never fade. Other awards ceremonies have their plus points. But the Oscars will always be the daddy.

So, what were my high spots?

Well, I loved when Kylie stopped for a chat. She is always a total sweetheart and she is honestly looking better with every year. What’s her secret? There was a great moment while we were blethering when Rita Ora walked past

in that bahookie-flashing creation she was wearing. It kind of stopped us both in our tracks for a moment!

I was so glad to see Eddie Redmayne win the Best Actor Oscar. I was first to interview him after he was nominated and I pointed out he’d always be able to say he was “Oscar nominated”. He loves film trailers like me so from now on voiceovers about films he’s in will always say “Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne”. He actually said to me that he had anxiety about speech-giving. That maybe seems weird for an actor, but I suppose it’s not really. When you’re acting, you’re playing a character. When you’re up there on stage making a speech, you’re you. But he’s obviously had coaching because his speech was just sensational.

I suppose the other big moment was when Best Supporting Actress Winner Patricia Arquette made her speech about equal pay for women. It could have bombed – but to see Hollywood living legend Meryl Streep giving her such an enthusiastic reaction can only have done that particular campaign the power of good.

Another high spot was Lady Gaga singing her Sound of Music tribute. Fancy knowing Dame Julie Andrews was in the wings watching you. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when she came on stage afterwards.

As for Neil Patrick Harris, who presented, he did well. It’s a tough gig. You start off with a room full of people who are totally up for it. Then, as the night goes on, there are more and more losers in the room and that can make the audience harder to please.

We’ll have to wait and see if he’s back.