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Who Is Michael Ovitz?

A Memoir

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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Who Is Michael Ovitz? by Michael Ovits, read by Dennis Boutsikaris.

If you're going to listen to one audiobook about Hollywood, this is the one.

As co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Michael Ovitz earned a reputation for ruthless negotiation, brilliant strategy and fierce loyalty to his clients. He reinvented the role of the agent and helped shape the careers of hundreds of A-list stars and directors, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery, Steven Seagal, Bill Murray, Robin Williams and David Letterman.

But this personal history is much more than celebrity friendships and bare-knuckled deal-making. It's an underdog's story: how did a kid with no connections work his way into the William Morris mailroom, and become the most powerful person in Hollywood? How did a superagent also become a power in producing, advertising, mergers & acquisitions and modern art? And what were the personal consequences of all those deals?

After decades of near-silence in the face of intense controversy, Michael Ovitz is finally telling his whole story in this blistering, unforgettable memoir.

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Very interesting with plenty famous names mentioned.
It's all a big game in Hollywood and Michael was a master when he was at the top. He is eventually self deprecating and admits he could have worked twenty per cent less for similar rewards and spent more time with his family.

Fascinating

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I thought this very well written and narrated. Ovitz is particularly introspective and candid at times, which is often rare in a businessman's memoir. Of course the story is from his perspective alone and I'm sure those that know him might have something to say about how some of it went down. Overall though, I took from this book some important and valuable lessons in life, friendships, communication, business and Hollywood!

Great read

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while controversial, Michael Ovitz is an extremely smart and driven individual.
many valuable insights.
highly recommended.

excellent insights

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Insightful, entertaining and filled with business lessons. There's tonnes to learn from the life of Micheal Ovitz.

A must read business book

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I have been a theatrical agent only for a few years in my early 20's. I felt the emotional toll Michael was putting on himself I was jealous and wished I had his genius. really interesting view into the top of this profession.

A fascinating insight into agency life.

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