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Golden Globes 2012: A look at the numbers

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(CBS) The countdown to the Golden Globe Awards begins. The stars have already started walking the red carpet.

But first, here's a few facts about the big night, according to GoldenGlobes.org.

-- An estimated 1,300 guests will walk the red carpet

-- The red carpet is 30,000 feet long

-- 120 round tables are in the main ballroom

-- 10,000 pieces of Royal Doulton silverware will be used

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-- 20 flower arrangers are creating the table centerpieces.

-- Guests at the show and the post-show parties are expected to eat 10,000 pieces of sushi

-- Guests are expected to drink about 550 magnums of Moet & Chandon vintage 2002 champagne

-- An estimated 20,000 mixed drinks will be consumed.

And according to the Los Angeles Times ...

-- The Golden Globe trophy weighs 5.5 pounds

-- 50 chefs are making dinner

-- 50 bartenders are in the ballroom

-- 110 kitchen and prep staff are  working

-- 250 servers will wait on guests

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