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Minnelli was in a wheelchair at the time, which she alleges in her book was mandated by the Academy. She had expected to be seated in a director\u2019s chair where she could more easily see the teleprompter but plans changed at the last minute. The Academy reportedly pivoted to a wheelchair to prioritize Minnelli\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was inexplicably ordered \u2014 not even asked \u2014 to sit in a wheelchair or not appear at all,\u201d Minnelli writes. \u201cI was told it was because of my age, and for safety reasons, because I might…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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