i find eccentric people COLOURFUL, not necessarily lively, though...
my oscar predictions are as follows...
Best Picture: chicago
Best Actor in a Leading Role: adrian brodey for the pianist
Best Actress in a Leading Role: nicole kidman in the hours (argh! tough choice. hayek was excellent, too!)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: paul newman for road to perdition
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: meryl streep for adaptation
Best Director: rob marshall for chicago