“A great script is your currency in Hollywood.” -producer Brian Grazer
Peter Lynch, arguably the greatest stock picker of all time, was fond of saying, “The person who turns over the most stones, wins the game.” The amount of companies Lynch analyzed while running The Magellan Fund was legendary. He even turned shopping at the mall and family vacations into fun excursions to learn about companies. He was always curious, always looking, always learning. His classic book, “One Up On Wall Street” is one of the best investing books ever written. It’s a terrific and inspiring read, full of compelling stories and still holds up.
Lynch’s advice also applies to producing. If you’re hunting for a great script, you’ve got to read, read, read, and then read some more. Never stop reading.
If you want to find the gold, you’ve got to turn over the most stones.
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