Will Philip Seymour Hoffman bark on Oscar night?

So, admit it--you were thinking of skipping the Academy Award telecast, weren't you? The show always gets a little long and no one outside of the LA City limits really cares who wins the award for Best Sound Editing With One Hand Tied Behind Back. (And yes, we feel badly for not caring, since it takes many talented people to bring a film to the screen.)

So, here's a reason to watch: If Philip Seymour Hoffman wins for his amazing portrayal of Truman Capote, he may bark like a dog. Seriously, it's very possible his acceptance speech would be understandable to dogs but not humans.

Philip recently told David Letterman that he and his "Capote" director and school-age friend Bennett Miller made a pact when they were teenagers that the first person to win an Oscar would have to bark his acceptance speech like a dog until someone yanks him from the stage.

Here's hoping he keeps his promise.

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