Jane Sampson was stiff and on edge the entire evening, fearing that a moment's laziness, a drooping shoulder caught resting for a while, would be captured by some camera and promptly turned into ammunition for online slander.
After all, Jane really has the kind of constitution that trends easily, and she's prone to attracting trolls.
There was water on the table, but to avoid any trouble, she decided it was best not to drink if she could help it.
Luckily, after staying tense all night, there was some payoff for the film crew: Jane went up on stage with them twice to receive awards, both of moderate significance. The director spent the whole night cheerfully chatting with people.
It was only when the host announced the conclusion of the event that Jane truly breathed a sigh of relief.
