This weekend as Stef thought about the new job she would start today she received some unsolicited advice from my friend Howard–a talent manager and producer in L.A. If I began to name the folks he’s discovered you’d stop me well before the halfway point. He’s got the eye.
I’m going to censor it a little… but:
The deleted name is a famous funny person who obviously isn’t as well thought of by others in the ‘biz’. The name was a surprise to me. It’s now my juicy secret.
I’m including Howard’s advice because it really does cut to the essence of how those starting out can get ahead. He’s 100% correct. Feel free to use it… but not in competition with my daughter.
I would also add what was written on a piece of paper I found taped on the wall over my desk when I started my first real job after college:
“Beware of accomplishing the impossible — it will be added to your list of regular duties.”
Truer words were never spoken. 🙂