In this third instalment, the panellists share their thoughts on award ceremonies past and present, their excitement about this year's event and their dreams of giving their own acceptance speech.

Amanda Hepburn Tyne and Wear "I wrote my Oscar speech aged 10" Trevor Martin San Francisco "I think fame must be quite exhausting" Megan McLeod Ottawa, Canada "We talk largely about how horrific the presenters' dresses are "

Scott Christie London "The speeches are the most embarrassing part" Todd Beasley Augusta, Georgia "In past years, friends have thrown parties" Debra Tysall Los Angeles "It's fun to think you might be sitting next to a future Oscar winner"

The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider public opinion.