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Who is Michael Ovitz?
Book • 2018
This memoir chronicles Michael Ovitz's journey from his early days as a guide at Universal Studios and a mailroom clerk at the William Morris Agency, to co-founding and leading the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Ovitz recounts his role in transforming CAA into the most prominent talent agency, his dealings with megastars like Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, and David Letterman, and his impact on the Hollywood system.
The book also covers his tenure as COO at Disney, his later ventures, and his reflections on his career and personal life.
Ovitz recounts his role in transforming CAA into the most prominent talent agency, his dealings with megastars like Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, and David Letterman, and his impact on the Hollywood system.
The book also covers his tenure as COO at Disney, his later ventures, and his reflections on his career and personal life.
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as a wonderfully written book about an unbelievable business story.


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as one of the most important autobiographies, offering insights into building a business and personal struggles.


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as a book offering insights into business and leadership.


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as an awesome read, especially for fans of similar business books like "Shoe Dog" and "The Ride of a Lifetime".


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as a book he is currently reading.


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as the subject of the podcast episode, focusing on his career and the founding of CAA.


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while discussing the modern-day talent business and the power of distribution.


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as a highly entertaining book about building a team and a system.


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. Jason mentions Mike Ovitz's book when discussing the synergy between talent and capital in Hollywood.


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as a good read about CAA and Michael Ovitz's career.


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