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“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.” quote by Michael Ovitz
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“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

About This Quote

Working as a tour guide at Universal Studios while studying taught practical people skills and industry insight.

In simple terms: Guide work taught people skills.

Key Takeaway

Leverage side jobs for experience.

Themes

career learning networking

Mood

pragmatic inspirational

Type

advice career

When to use this quote

  • college
  • part‑time jobs
  • tourism
  • entertainment industry

Key Concepts

experience industry exposure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align a side job with career goals?
  • What networking opportunities arise from such roles?
A Different Perspective

side jobs may distract from studies.

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