Eddie Murphy - I am going to be a 'horrendous' presenter at the academy awards

Eddie Murphy who landed the job to host/ present the 2012 Oscar is getting anxious about his new job. He reckons he is going to be a ‘horrendous’ presenter as he told entertainment tonight in an interview.
'I think it's so funny that people think I'm the perfect one for this,' ………
…..'I'm going to be horrendous. I'm going to be the worst host ever.'

The comedian said this as he promotes his new movie Tower Heist with other stars like Ben Stiller in New York City.

What do you think of what Eddie Murphy said? Is he saying this to ensure expectations of his performance  at the Oscars stay low?