"All of us are probably three people. We're probably the person that we think we are, and we're probably the person that you or somebody else perceives us to be, and... frankly, we're probably somewhere in the middle. And I think that it's important that there be a balance with respect to how individuals are - you know, are looked at."
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Michael Ovitz, born on December 14, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, is a towering figure in the entertainment industry, renowned for his role as a powerful talent agent and co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 1975. His visionary approach transformed talent representation, making CAA a dominant force and reshaping Hollywood's landscape. Ovitz's influence extends beyond talent management; he served as president of The Walt Disney Company, where his strategic acumen left an indelible mark on corporate culture. His legacy embodies innovation and ambition in the arts.
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"I learned my first lesson at the Walt Disney Company about not being able to trust my associates."
Michael Ovitz"In student government in high school, I learned how to deal with people, and in college I studied Eastern philosophy. I'm also an avid team-sports fan. I think I just blended them all together and came out with a business management philosophy that combines the Eastern ethic with the Western sport concept, basically."
Michael Ovitz