Stars of David with Elon Gold Elon and Eli: How I Met Larry David
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Feb 26, 2026 A wild origin story about showing up unannounced and using chutzpah to break into a legendary writer’s world. Tales of persistence with yearly lobby stakeouts and perfectly timed Shabbat dinners. A behind-the-scenes look at how offhand pitches and improv turned into TV credits. Stories of nervous first days, unexpected hires, missteps, and eventual triumphs.
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Birthday Breakin Led To A Ten Minute Meeting
- Elon Gold barged into Larry David's office unannounced on his birthday to ask for ten minutes and a photo.
- He lied he had an appointment, navigated security, met Jeff Schaefer, and got a brief conversation with Larry that left a lasting memento.
Make Bold Moves But Avoid Being Annoying
- Try confident improvisation when you get face time with a creative decision maker, but avoid being a nuisance.
- Elon lied about an appointment, leaned on impressions, and used humor to get Larry's attention without overstaying.
Use Relentless Patience To Create Opportunities
- Do practice persistence and strategic tenacity rather than passive waiting for opportunity.
- Elon Gold made visiting Larry David an annual mission (and eventually sat in a lobby for hours) until it paid off years later.