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Who is Michael Ovitz?

Book • 2018
This memoir chronicles Michael Ovitz's journey from his early days as a guide at Universal Studios and a mailroom clerk at the William Morris Agency, to co-founding and leading the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

Ovitz recounts his role in transforming CAA into the most prominent talent agency, his dealings with megastars like Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, and David Letterman, and his impact on the Hollywood system.

The book also covers his tenure as COO at Disney, his later ventures, and his reflections on his career and personal life.

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