http://thebiz.variety.com/at/question/show/717/self?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_answers_to_self_question_717 http://thebiz.variety.com/at/assets/images/variety/logos/rss_logo.gif http://thebiz.variety.com/at/question/show/717/self?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_answers_to_self_question_717 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:18:37 GMT Most recent answers to the question 'If you could meet one person in the entertainment industry, who would it be...?' http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501340?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed If there was a pair that I could meet it would have to be Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schalame. I love their work, and think that it is some of the smartest entertainment we have had in film and television over the years. They have a vision and a voice to everything they do, and I just love that. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:18:37 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501340?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501230?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed Kevin Smith. He got by and became successful for his writing. Sure, I liked all the Jay And Silent Bob stuff, but his best writing came out in Chasing Amy and Jersey Girl. I know Jersey Girl didn't do that great at the box office but it had some of Ben Affleck's best acting. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:55:38 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501230?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501154?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed That's a tough question. I feel like to answer that question would be to limit myself but if I had to pick I'd probably go with someone like Martin Scorsese. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:09:22 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501154?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501099?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I would love to meet Gordon Willis, for me he is the master. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:31:11 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/501099?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500932?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed Probley Kimora Simmons. She is a mother like me, and because of that and her initial motivation she has created an empire built upon her talents and the things she is passionate about. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:54:47 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500932?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500913?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed Warren Beatty Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:06:00 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500913?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500648?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I would love to meet Drew Barrymore. She has longevity in the entertainment industry. She has hit some bumps along the way, but always picks herself up. She has made an impact in Hollywood. I think she would have great stories to tell. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:15:39 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500648?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500571?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I can't be limited to just one.... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:36:13 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500571?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500502?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I would like to meet Mr. Lastfogel if I were to have my chance to meet one particular person in the industry, although he has passed away. I would also like to meet Tom Strickler or Mike Ovitz. They know the business in and out, they like to educate those whom they see potential in. I would love to pick their brain and then ask for a interview. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:54:27 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500502?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500450?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I would like to meet a high powered executive and learn how they got to the top and what they would advise for someone starting out. I really don't have one person in mind but I guess the head of Disney would be one. I am a huge Disney fan and would love to work for the company. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:12:26 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500450?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500421?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed Ted Turner Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:12:12 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500421?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/498732?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed Wow, what a loaded question. Okay, I've met Jeffrey Zucker and many ABC people, so I won't be leaving them out. I've met Evan Katz. That leaves Spielberg, Katzenberg, Geffen (if i call them Dreamworks does that count as one?). And does George Lucas get to piggyback as a Spielberg? And who can forget Harvey Weinstein.Can't forget Brad Bird and Andrew Stanton and Roy Disney, and Nigel Lithgow, Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt, Stephen J Cannel . . .Sir Richard Branson! And maybe even Brian Grazer. Oh yeah, and my almost namesake - Dino DeLaurentis. And I almost forgot Rupert Murdoch, and I'm sure I'm unintentionally snubbing some more people. Regis Philbin and Jay Leno. And now that's a whole new category and I just can't namer everyone. So - Just one? The one who could and would launch my career! Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:46:36 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/498732?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500289?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed Rapper and mogul, Shawn Carter Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:07:07 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500289?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500132?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I don't think I could pick just one person. I would love to meet Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and the Jonas Brothers. I would love to meet musicians that have changed or inspired the entertainment business some way. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:56:24 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500132?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500019?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed I would meet Julia Roberts. She is such a successful actress and if I ever had the chance to work with her on set I would probably jump at the chance. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:00:43 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/500019?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed