"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."
