"There's gotta be an easier way to get a standing ovation," Douglas told the crowd at the Beverly Hilton, days after revealing that he had beaten late-stage throat cancer.

He went on to announce "The Social Network" as the winner of the Globe's best drama award. Douglas was also a nominee, cited for his supporting role as financier Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps." But he lost to awards-season favorite Christian Bale of "The Fighter." Accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, Douglas earlier told E!'s Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet that he felt "great" and was able to "smell the roses" more.

"Last week I got the tumors gone," said the actor. "This type of cancer usually doesn't come back. I am so happy to be out. This is our first time out in months and months. To be able to be cancer free is pretty special."