Williams Talks Oscar Nominations

From The Los Angeles Daily News:
“It’s wonderful, always like the first time,” Williams said. “We live and work in the present, not in history. It feels fresh and exciting, and I’m as happy about this as ever, maybe even more so.”
This year’s nods broke a tie Williams was in with Alfred Newman for the most nominations in music categories. He also is now in second place, behind Walt Disney’s 59, for the most Oscar nominations overall.
“I don’t think of myself in a race with anybody,” he said with a chuckle. “And certainly not with Walt Disney.”

From The Hollywood Reporter:
Williams now boasts a total of 45 music nominations, breaking a tie with the late Alfred Newman. Williams now stands in second place among all-time Academy Award nominees, behind o-nly Walt Disney's 59.
"I honestly haven't done all that counting," Williams said. "It always feels new and a wonderful honor to receive these things. It's a fresh feeling."

Composer Dario Marianelli expressed awe for five-time Oscar winner Williams, saying: "I'm just so happy that I'll be in the same room with the man. If I can catch a glimpse of him, I'll feel blessed. He's a hero."