The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002 TV Special)

Richard Taylor: Self - Winner & Nominee

Quotes 

• Richard Taylor - Winner: Best Makeup : We have been on the most amazing journey together due in part to the vision of Peter Jackson, the camaraderie of Barrie Osborne, the incredible support of Mark Ordesky, the faces and bodies of the actors who went through hours of makeup. My journey has been made whole by the love of my partner Tania Rodger and the wonderful genius of the small group of young New Zealanders that have gathered around us to make this so possible. Thank you, everyone, for helping us support this cause tonight. It's a lovely day. Thanks.

  Peter Owen - Winner: Best Makeup : I just want to say I don't know why anyone gave me the job in the first place. I'm still recovering from that. I got an opportunity to go to the most beautiful country on earth, in my opinion, work with a genuine fellowship of people and torture a lot of actors. I can't thank the Academy enough for this. It's, it's delirium. Thank you.

• Jim Rygiel - Winner: Best Visual Effects : I just want to say thank you to J. R. R. Tolkien who wrote it, Peter Jackson who directed it, New Line who supported it. My wife and family, Theresa, Sara and Jackson, who supported me. And the amazing artists at Weta Digital in New Zealand. Here it is.

  Richard Taylor - Winner: Best Visual Effects : We wanted to weave a tapestry of heightened reality with the visual effects on "Lord of the Rings." And a tribute has to go to Alex Funke, DOP of the miniatures department. Carla Fry, who was there with us from the beginning. The wonderful people at the Weta Workshop, Mary Machlachlan, John Baster, Jason Docherty and Gino Acevedo, for their work with the creatures. And all of my good friends back at home and especially my partner Tania. I send my love to you.