ISBN: 9780071426824    Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Year of publishing: 2004     Format:  Hardback No of Pages: 246        Language: English

Use the secrets of the stars. Coming from one of Hollywood's premier star-makers, this book offers a four-step plan for becoming a star in everyday life. From the high school homecoming queen to Hollywood celebrities, the boss's favorite employee, or a beloved relative, there is always one person whom everyone thinks is fantastic - a person who glows with star quality. What is it about some people that makes them so special? Now Larry Thompson, one of Hollywood's foremost producers and personal managers, shows you how to use the wisdom and life secrets of the stars to shine in any arena, whether it's the career track or the social scene. You will learn to maximize personal potential, abandon self-defeating strategies, and be the magnetic, and unforgettable, presence you've always wanted to be.
All it requires is utilizing four essential - and attainable - elements: identify your talent - stars are clear about what they excel in, whether it's fixing cars, taking photos, working with children, or arranging flowers; summon your rage - stars have a ferocious drive to succeed because they aim in one direction and run in that direction as hard as they can; assemble a team - all stars have supporters, mentors, advisers, and counselors; and, learn to be lucky - stars concentrate their energy on managing elements of luck they can control. This fun and effective book also includes helpful work sheets and exercises, as well as compelling stories and inspiring examples from favorite celebrities, including Stephen Spielberg, George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, William Shatner, Tom Cruise, and many more.
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Larry A. Thompson, Hollywood film producer, personal manager, author and motivational speaker, is the founder and President of the Los Angeles based Larry A. Thompson Organization, an entertainment company devoted to film production and personal management of talent. He and his team have represented over 200 clients including Drew Barrymore, William Shatner, Cindy Crawford, Mariska Hargitay, Barry White, Shannen Doherty, Iman, and Sonny & Cher. Having produced seventeen movies for television, including the highly acclaimed ABC World Premiere Movie "And The Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story," five motion pictures, two television series, three television specials, and various series pilots, Thompson was voted "Showman Of The Year" in 1998 by the U.S. Television Fan Association. He has received the Industry's prestigious Vision Award and his productions have received nominations for eight Emmy Awards, two Prism Awards, and a Golden Globe. He is perennially listed in Who's Who In America and Who's Who In The World. Larry lives in Beverly Hills, California with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Taylor. For more information please visit: www.LarryThompsonOrg.com Also visit www.ProjectRiseandShine.com to receive celebrity news and to join Larry's Good Luck ClubTM. There, you can map your Road to Stardom, network with like-minded peers, and, if lucky, be awarded funding towards making your dreams of Stardom come true. Use the following code to receive the first month FREE: HC104
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