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FRED SPECKTOR - Agent

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From Mailboy to Agent: Early Hollywood Adventures

This chapter explores the formative career of a Hollywood agent, beginning with his serendipitous entry into the film industry as a mailboy at MCA. Through engaging anecdotes, he reflects on his early misunderstandings of the agent's role, notable interactions with industry icons, and the evolution of talent representation. The narrative captures the dynamic relationships and challenges he faced while transitioning through various agencies over the decades.

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