So, on this day, let us commit our spirit to the pursuit of a life that is true, to act justly and to love mercy and walk humbly with the Lord.

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Like his fellow British nominee, Lord has a refreshing love of the red carpet.

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While at EA he also produced Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and 007: From Russia With Love.

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Fellow Oscar-winner Peter Jackson also paid homage, saying that his Lord of the Rings films would never have been made "without his life-long love of his wondrous images and storytelling".

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Veteran actress Kiruna Stamell, who plays Mr. Davis's love interest on "Life's Too Short, " has no problem with "Lord of the Rings, " since the characters are mythical.

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