Hello, He Lied: And Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches

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In this lively account of her adventures and misadventures in Hollywood, Lynda Obst takes readers behind the scenes, explaining the rules of the game and the nature of power. Filled with anecdotes about some of the biggest names in the industry -- including David Geffen, Tom Hanks, and super-agent Peter Guber -- Hello, He Lied is at once a candid, often hilarious, portrait of Hollywood movers and shakers, and an invaluable guide to strategies for beating them at their own game.From what to wear to a meeting; to how to pitch an idea, impress a suit, and clinch a deal; to how to survive the ups and downs of the daily rollercoaster -- Obst's insider's perspective illuminates the labyrinthine ways of one industry, and provides an all-purpose map for negotiating the twists and turns on the way to the top in the business world. ISBN:9780316622110