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Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Sonaiya Kelley

James Franco brings up Tommy Wiseau � but he doesn't get to talk

Accepting his Golden Globe for actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, for his performance in "The Disaster Artist," James Franco arrived onstage with his brother, Dave, and the man who inspired the film: Tommy Wiseau.

In his signature sunglasses, Wiseau immediately reached for the microphone before Franco playfully (?) swatted him away.

"Nineteen years ago, he was stuck in traffic for the Golden Globes," Franco said of Wiseau, before adopting his inscrutable accent. "He said to his best friend Greg, 'Golden Globes, so what? I know they don't want me, guy with accent, long hair, so I show them. I don't wait for Hollywood. I make my own movie.'

'I'm very happy to share this moment with him today," Franco added. "Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for all your support over the years."

He also thanked his brother, but not before the wrap-up music began to play.

"When I went to NYU, I always said I wanted my own Coen brother, someone to collaborate with," Franco said in a rush. "I realized this year I have my own Franco brother. I love him more than anything. Thanks to my mother for giving him to me."

Alas, it wasn't Wiseau's moment to shine. With the music playing, he exited stage right along with the brothers Franco.

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