He added: Youre supposing that Im the perfect person.
The Oscars team, theyre just incredible professionals.
They know what theyre doing.
Conan on hosting the OscarsABC / Michael Buckner / Getty Images
He added, Its the nicest thing Ive ever put on in my life.
I didnt want to just go with whatever designer.
We wanted to do something that was from the community, and so they made this incredible tuxedo.
Another reason why OBrien accepted the hosting job was due to the incredible lighting.
Whats wrong with you on television?
And this is my chance.
So lets get that lighting together.
OBrien said Kimmel and his wife, Molly McNearney, reached out to him and met at a restaurant.
The comedian joked Kimmel picked an expensive restaurant and ordered tons of appetizers that I dont eat.
I dont eat shellfish.
Mollys the genius in that equation.
Theyve been very supportive and very helpful, OBrien said on Kimmel and Molly.
So this new era where people are so lovely to each other is something I dont take for granted.
