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… — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
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… — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
A lot of drive is innate, self-perpetuated, reinforced energy. As a kid, I could always sell anything I could get my hands on -… — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
I'm not one to speak about myself. I like to speak about the people around me. — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
The human condition is not perfect. We are not perfect specimens, any of us. We're not robots. — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
It's not about money. The money will flow. It's about power and influence. — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
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… — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
I believe sometimes I make some mistakes. And I don't think they are life-threatening mistakes. — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
The Internet is the greatest thing that ever happened to the entertainment industry. — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
I have never run a public company. I spent my entire life working for a private company. — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
I must say that in my early years, I was incredibly aggressive. I was working as hard as I could to build a business,… — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
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… — Michael Ovitz Copy Share Image
