Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: In a roundabout way, if it hadn't been for Jack Klugman, actor Bradley Cooper might not have had a place to crash when he moved to Los Angeles. When Brian Klugman wanted to leave Carnegie Mellon University, he called "The Odd Couple" star who is his great-uncle (and grandfather's brother).
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I truly enjoyed reading this. I think the article is a strong example of how relationships can work in our industry. It just goes to show how far one connection can go. The story is a good reminder of keeping in touch with those closest to your roots, even after you have acquired something big to your name. I think sometimes people can forget that even those in their hometown have benefits to offer. I commend these men for staying touch with each other after so many years and for remembering what each had to bring to the table. They helped each other for a greater ambition, which is something necessary for the entertainment business especially.
It's curious how so many people in the industry already know each other. I would never have figured from the cast that the director had know the main actor since he was a child. The movie sounds interesting, the way there are parts of it that parallel reality, like the part about choosing a different career then writing is very similar to people telling future actors and directors.
This article emphasizes the importance of connections in the entertainment industry. As they say, it's not about what you know, but who you know. It's incredible that their friendship lasted so long and blossomed into a movie that will be seen by millions around the world. It must be such a good feeling that, after being discouraged and put down for so long during their childhood, they are finally proving themselves with this movie.
I guess the relationship here is sweet, but I want to talk a little bit about dropping out.....a point that seems to be minimized in the previous comments.
There are a million reasons to want to drop out. I'd say that MAYBE ONE in the million are good enough. And I get that it was easy for some people to put themselves here. Be talented, work hard, don't worry about anything else. But for some of us, it was really hard, and every day continues to be really hard because sometimes being here is really, really terrible and it' hard to remind yourself that it will be wonderful again. But it will be. And you have to know what you went through personally and financially to get yourself to Pittsburgh in the first place.
So even if some days suck you won't call your uncle and say "hey, I think I want to leave."
The highlight of this article are:
1. Connections are crucial. Who we know is almost as important as who we are and how good we are at what we do. Connections can take (obviously as this article shows) extremly far, and aid you in your ultimate success.
2. Take Chances. While yes dropping out is really not a good idea, and can be extremely not benefical for someone; the concept of going out on a limb, and really going for what you want to do.
I could see someone dropping out because they already have enough connections to be able to make it professionally. I do think networking is extremely important, but having the skills and knowledge is also important.
Reading about a relationship such as this is truly heartwarming. It's good to know that you can go out in the world and have people to rely on to help you when you are "in need" or just want something else out of life.
I would have to agree with everyone that said relationships are important in our industry... It's funny how many people know each other when you wouldn't expect it. We could have gone to the same elementary school as the next billionaire even a small connection lie that could get you a job.
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