Inside the NBA Bubble, KD & LeBron, ‘Showbiz Kids’ and River Phoenix With Chris Haynes and Alex Winter
The Bill Simmons Podcast
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Resilience and Reflection in Entertainment
This chapter explores the journeys of aspiring entertainers, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of rejection and comparing the entertainment industry to sports. It details personal stories of actors like Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix, addressing the emotional challenges faced by child stars and the complexities of honesty in storytelling. The discussion also touches on the impact of iconic roles, the challenges of being pigeonholed, and nostalgic reflections on influential films from the 1980s.
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