Truth or Dare

I was watching a talent competition show last night and the judges spoke their truth and gave all the contestants poor reviews round one and then went on to dare them to step up their game. All of this went down live with 10M people watching. As I watched each...

Your IT Factor Is Patiently Waiting

When I was in LA on a business trip recently I got thinking about how the town refers to new discovered talent as having the “IT Factor.” I remember early in my Hollywood career thinking how lucky a person was to have been born with the “IT Factor” and how crazy it...

The Deep End of the Pool

When I was in my twenties I was required to get my lifeguard license to work a Summer job at a camp for kids. I was a strong swimmer so I thought this would be a no brainer. Day one I knew I was in for an uphill climb. The course had several different requirements and...

Diamonds and Gems

I hit the road and enjoyed a weekend of nature, beach and fun. At night, I would look up and see a sky full of stars. No phone, no computer and no TV which meant no distractions. Life was simple for 48 hrs. As I packed my bags to hit the road and head back to the city...