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...Tanya Tucker and Glen Campbell-are they really kaput...
...actors and artists, such effects often demand both time and patience. It took 81 hours, for example, for Christopher Tucker to turn John Hurt into the elephant man. Hurt had to report for work at 4:30 a.m. and, since he was not transformed until noon, often wound up on the set until after midnight. With his misshapen skull and body, which was in fact largely foam rubber, he was unable to lie down or even rest between shots. The tedium can result in tension on location, and there are some actors the artists will not work with. After clashing...
...very top makeup artists, who number only about ten, can earn $500 to $1,000 a day. They are remarkably generous in sharing their innovations. "We're an exclusive club," says Tucker. "We meet whenever we can and we talk constantly on the phone, discussing new techniques and materials." Each has his own preference. Smith loves old-age makeup, and Baker is fascinated by gorillas. Westmore knows just how blood should spurt in a prizefight. Besides Raging Bull, he has done Rocky I and II and the upcoming III. "If I haven't done every fight film...
...There was a question as to whether the cost of the renovation would exceed the trigger level" for handicapped modifications, Tucker stated, adding that "complying with handicapped regulations is part of any renovation...
...didn't do anything immoral. In fact we invested a good deal more money than was required in order to comply with the spirit of the law, not just the narrow technical requirements." Tucker said, explaining that "three nice handicapped apartments, a lift, a ramp, and other accoutrements" were provided...