KIMMEL GETS REEL

The Oscars host, 50, gears up for his close-up in front of Hollywood’s all-stars.

Is any subject off-limits? Nothing—as long as you find the right angle. There’s always going to be a group that doesn’t find you funny or appropriate. You can’t please everyone. You just go in feeling confident in the material. You wear a tux onstage. What do you wear when you watch the show at home? If I have any clothes on at all, it’s cause for celebration. Do you have a show-day diet and exercise regimen? I don’t. I just usually try to get sick before the show. Best Actor nominee Gary Oldman spent three hours a day in

the makeup chair to transform into Winston Churchill for Darkest Hour. How long will you spend in the chair before the

show? A maximum of 14 minutes. They really just need to paint in my bald spot and color the dark circles under my eyes. If we could just put the dark circles on my bald spot, it would save a lot of time. It’s so unnerving when the orchestra plays off a winner’s speech. What’s your suggestion? A trap door in the floor. But this was deemed impossible by the engineers at the Dolby Theatre. You specialize in making pizzas in a wood-burning oven. Your dream dinner guest? I once made a pizza for Oprah Winfrey. You can’t top that.

All-time favorite comedy? Broadway

Danny Rose. It was an interesting departure for Woody Allen. He’s writing about an Italian family and I come from an Italian family. The subtle notes he hits are really remarkable. All-time favorite movie line? Joe Pesci in Goodfellas: “How am I funny? Funny like a clown? I’m here to f---ing amuse you?” Wonder Woman is onstage, along with her golden Lasso of Truth. Which celebrity in the audience do you use it on? George Clooney. I’d find out if he’s happy that he had kids. Are you competitive with other awards show hosts? Don’t let any comedian tell you that he or she isn’t competitive. You always want to be the best one!