What I learned from Michael Ovitz
It’s fitting that Michael Ovitz is working in Silicon Valley now, in an industry that thrives on disruption since disruption is what he’s doing now that he’s released his autobiography, Who Is Michael Ovitz?
Lessons from a 20 Year Hollywood Partnership
The other day I came across a 1998 LA Times Magazine article which featured a profile of myself and my future partner Erwin More as part of their “Hollywood Now” issue.
The Cream: 10 Things that Moved Me this Month
When something moves me, I do something about it. Every month, I put together a list of everything that has inspired me to share with my friends and clients. This month, I wanted to share that list with you. I hope you can find some inspiration and joy from it.
HOW TO GET A MEETING IN HOLLYWOOD
Ask most people what the first step an actor does to book a role and they’ll probably tell you “get an audition.” We’ve all seen those moments play out in film and TV, where the ingénue is standing on the empty stage, giving it everything she’s got. And we’ve seen the light fill the director’s eyes as he realizes he’s found his star.
What Actors Can Learn From Social Media Influencers And Vice Versa
I’ve noticed an interesting paradox within the entertainment industry lately.
How Career-Making Moments Happen
I talk to a lot of actors who think that succeeding in Hollywood is still a matter of someone spotting you on the street, dramatically pointing, and saying “That’s the one!”
My Commencement Speech For Actors
It’s graduation season and that means it’s also time for one of my favorite traditions – commencement speeches.
The Difference Between An Actor And A Star
Bob Lefsetz is one of the sharpest voices in music right now. I don’t mean his singing voice – I can’t say I’ve ever heard him sing – but rather his sharp and critical take on the industry.
The Most Important Conversation You Can Have Is With Yourself
I think a lot about why. Specifically, why we do what we do: it’s something that I ask any potential client, and it’s something I ask myself.
3 Ways Actors Can Avoid Becoming Their Own Worst Enemy
Any actor setting out to make it in Hollywood faces a mountain of struggles. There’s the sea of extraordinary talent to compete with, the years of perseverance you must have within you, and the resourcefulness necessary to get work and be seen. It’s a tough road for anyone, and it takes a special type of person to make it through and succeed
The 90th Academy Awards: What This Year’s Oscars Says About Where We Are And Where We’re Headed
I live and work in an industry built around inspiration. Every artistic work worth its salt started with someone being moved to the point that they had to create something from it. So it goes, when something truly moves me, I feel the need to write about it. And there’s no better time to be moved by the strides made in our industry than during the Academy Awards.
How Raising Livestock and Chopping Wood As a Teenager Prepared Me For a Career In Hollywood
A little over a year ago, The New York Times published a profile of the Midland School, a small private school in Los Olivos, California.
What The Future of Media Means For The Future Of Acting Careers
The entertainment industry doesn’t operate in a vacuum.
My Best of 2017
Happy New Year! I hope you have been enjoying the holidays and are ready to have a spectacular 2018.
How to Handle the Ups and Downs of an Entertainment Industry Career
Whether you’ve spent a day or a decade in Hollywood, you know life in La La Land is a series of ups and downs.
How To Change Your Luck In Hollywood
When I hear people talk about actors, I often hear “luck” referenced as a reason for their success.
5 Things Every Actor Can Learn From The Beatles
There’s no shortage of takes on The Beatles and what they meant to music, culture, and even history at large. So forgive me if I sound repetitive like a Buzzfeed listicle here
You Have to Sign the Town Before You Sign the Talent
Over the years in this business, I’ve seen many talented people drift away because success didn’t come within their expected timeframe.
GIVE Theory: Success is Measured by What You Do for Others
I love this quote because it so adeptly pinpoints why I am so passionate about giving.