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
All of us are probably three people. We're probably the person that we think we are, and we're probably the person that you or somebody else perceives us to be, and... frankly, we're probably somewhere in the middle. And I… — 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
