A lot of drive is innate, self-perpetuated, reinforced energy. As a kid, I could always sell anything I could get my hands on - from newspapers to lemonade to 'TV Guide.' I knew how to make a presentation. Michael Ovitz driveenergyguide share on social
I have never run a public company. I spent my entire life working for a private company. Michael Ovitz companyentirelife Change image and share on social
When I was at U.C.L.A., I worked my way through school as a tour guide at Universal Studios, and I came in contact with a lot of people in the agency business. Michael Ovitz agencybusinesscontact Change image and share on social
I've always made my decisions based on two factors: intellectual analysis and my gut. And when they meet, that's a go from me. That's when I see the goal. Michael Ovitz analysisbasedecision Change image and share on social
I'm not one to speak about myself. I like to speak about the people around me. Michael Ovitz peoplespeak Change image and share on social
The Internet is the greatest thing that ever happened to the entertainment industry. Michael Ovitz entertainmentgreathappen Change image and share on social
I learned my first lesson at the Walt Disney Company about not being able to trust my associates. Michael Ovitz associatecompanydisney Change image and share on social
I'm not good at being static. I have to be climbing a mountain. Michael Ovitz climbgoodmountain Change image and share on social
I must say that in my early years, I was incredibly aggressive. I was working as hard as I could to build a business, to try to dominate a business. And I probably irritated a lot of people. Michael Ovitz aggressivebuildbusiness Change image and share on social
I'm interested in what's new. I'm interested in change. I'm interested in a different game in life. Michael Ovitz changegameinterest Change image and share on social