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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

Dan Levy on overcoming rejection and harnessing grief

Jan 24, 2024
Dan Levy, co-writer and creator of Schitt's Creek, discusses overcoming rejection when his show was initially turned down by every single network in the USA. Topics include relationship failures, a childhood incident involving birthday cake, and his new film 'Good Grief' - a beautiful gay love story for the modern age.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hard work and perseverance are key to overcoming rejection and achieving success.
  • Friendship plays a central role in personal growth and can be a source of inspiration for creative projects.

Deep dives

Belief in the Value of Hard Work

Dan Levy recounts how being kicked out of the car as a teenager taught him the importance of hard work, a lesson that served him well in the creation of 'Schitt's Creek'.

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