I have little children, 5 1/2 and 1 1/2, and I thought I should document my life, because by the time they're in the mid-20s, they'll be able to say, 'This is what he did.' — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
There are no more heroes in America. Because of the Internet, heroism has become momentary and within seconds someone who we should be thinking about will be replaced in people's minds with news that Beyonce lip-synched at the inauguration. — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
I have little children, 5 1/2 and 1 1/2, and I thought I should document my life, because by the time they're in the… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
It's really only all about music. It's not like a big rocket scientist kind of philosophy or anything. — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
When I'm hiring someone I look for magic and a spark. Little things that intuitively give me a gut feeling that this person will… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
I've always viewed myself as a behind-the-scenes person rather than in front of the camera. — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
Trust is a big word for me. Loyalty and trust, for me, are everything. It's the core of what I'm about and what the… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
Any vehicle that conveys great songs and the ability to perform them, whether it's 'N Sync or the Backstreet Boys or One Direction, is… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
There are no more heroes in America. Because of the Internet, heroism has become momentary and within seconds someone who we should be thinking… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
Acting lessons teach you to really listen to what the other person is saying because in acting it's all about responding to the lines. — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
You need to know what makes artists tick. Having been through the process myself as a musician, since I was an early teen, gave… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
Everything starts and ends with the song, and working with writers and really learning their process and craft was an invaluable experience. — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
It's hard to predict and to say what goes on inside the minds of an artist, but that's what makes them an artist. That… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
I had the chance to work with Michael Jackson who was as brilliant as they come. — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
