Barry Diller Worked His Way Up From the Mail Room

Barry Diller Worked His Way Up From the Mail Room

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The transcript details a personal journey from a brief stint at UCLA to a career in entertainment. The speaker discusses their laissez-faire parental support, initial interest in entertainment, and starting work in the mailroom at William Morris. They describe how networking and serendipity led to a pivotal career move to ABC, where they quickly advanced to a significant role in programming.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What unique approach did the speaker take while working in the mailroom?

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Describe the serendipitous events that led to the speaker's career advancement at ABC.

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