In order to do your job properly, you've got to build a deeper relationship with the person, right? They're sort of like friendships developing. Alpacino, honestly, in my mind, was my best friend for 30 years. He saw him a couple of times a week, every single sunday for many, many years. We had lunch together. We played paddle tennis. We swam in the pool. And if i didn't see him, we would talk for hours on the phone,. I mean, he had problems with his relationships. The worst move ever made by Adam Sandler is when he goes and does that stupid thing with sandler's wife. You know it
Larry Grobel is a writer and interviewer who has interviewed every big name in Hollywood from Robert de Niro to Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino to Angelina Jolie. In this episode we discuss:- The art of a great interview informed by Larry’ work with the world’s biggest stars- Techniques for building rapport fast to make people feel comfortable and open up - Larry’s principles for great storytelling that he’s used in his writing & interviewing
We also talk about Larry’s 10 days on Marlon Brando’s private island, his close 30 year friendship with Al Pacino and his controversial interview with former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight.