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From Academy Awardand#8211;winning producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed business journalist Charles Fishman comes the andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling, brilliantly entertaining peek into the weekly and#8220;curiosity conversationsand#8221; that have inspired Grazer to create some of Americaand#8217;s favorite and iconic movies and television showsand#8212;from andlt;iandgt;24andlt;/iandgt; to andlt;iandgt;A Beautiful Mindandlt;/iandgt;.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;For decades, film and TV producer Brian Grazer has scheduled a weekly and#8220;curiosity conversationand#8221; with an accomplished stranger. From scientists to spies, and adventurers to business leaders, Grazer has met with andlt;Iandgt;anyoneandlt;/Iandgt; willing to answer his questions for a few hours. These informal discussions sparked the creative inspiration behind many of Grazerand#8217;s movies and TV shows, including andlt;Iandgt;Splashandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;24andlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;A Beautiful Mindandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Apollo 13andlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Arrested Developmentandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;8 Mileandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;J. Edgarandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Empireandlt;/Iandgt;, and many others.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;A Curious Mindandlt;/Iandgt; is a brilliantly entertaining, fascinating, and inspiring homage to the power of inquisitiveness and the ways in which it deepens and improves us. Whether youand#8217;re looking to improve your management style at work or you want to become a better romantic partner, this bookand#8212;and its lessons on the power of curiosityand#8212;can change your life.
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and#8220;[andlt;iandgt;A Curious Mindandlt;/iandgt;] is straightforward and full of great advice for anyone trying to rise and shine. You don't have to try to become a movie producer. In its own way, the book could be a guide for anyone with ambition, nerve and common sense. But first comes curiosity.and#8221;
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and#8220;An appealing argument for maintaining open-minded receptivity, with special appeal for film buffs.and#8221;
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and#8220;A very stimulating blend of behind-the-scenes Hollywood machinations and business and personal self-help. VERDICT This unusual and quick read is ideal for public libraries and as nonrequired reading in business schools.and#8221;
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and#8220;Livelyand#8230;. As Grazer further explores how curiosity has shaped his life, he sprinkles in numerous anecdotes about the hundreds of people whom heand#8217;s sought out for one-on-one sessions he terms and#8220;curiosity conversations.and#8221;
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"andlt;iandgt;A Curious Mindandlt;/iandgt; is a window on Brian Grazer's restless, relentless, remarkable imagination. It is a captivating account of how the simple act of asking questions can change your life."
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and#8220;In andlt;Iandgt;A Curious Mindandlt;/Iandgt;, Brian Grazer not only captures the essence and the potential of a great, curious mind, but he provides a wonderful perspective on what curiosity has meant to him and how it shaped his long and very successful career. As a close friend, I've had a front row seat to Brian's curious mind, and the energy his curiosity generates is infectious and thoroughly enjoyable to observe and experience.and#8221;
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and#8220;As Brianand#8217;s friend and partner, while reading andlt;Iandgt;A Curious Mindandlt;/Iandgt; I was returned to many key turning points in our movies and TV shows that were inspired by experiences he gained on his unique quest for understanding. I also learned a hell of a lot that I didnand#8217;t actually know, even after thirty years. How is that possible? Well, Brian is a hell of a storyteller.and#8221;
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and#8220;To read a book written by one of the most creative and high quality human beings talking about his love affair with curiosity and how it can help you to have a more rewarding life is a real privilege.and#8221;
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"To have a great life, you need to be curious. Curiosity is what makes us human and moves our world forward. Brian Grazer tells this story in an exceptional way and demonstrates how everyone can tap into curiosity to live a bigger life.and#8221;
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and#8220;A powerful tribute to the ways innovation and disruptive thinking stem from a common trait: curiosity. Because the little girl who asks and#8216;Why is the sky blue?and#8217; becomes the woman who can change the world.and#8221;
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and#8220;Curiosity leads to insights and fuels the creative process and#8211; and nobody knows more about curiosity than Brian Grazer. In his delightful book, andlt;Iandgt;A Curious Mindandlt;/Iandgt;, we get to see that curiously creative process in action.and#8221;
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and#8220;I love Brian Grazerand#8217;s soulful message about the power of curiosity. He inspires, entertains, and shows how we can use curiosity to tap into the power of wonder and wisdom we are all born with.and#8221;
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and#8220;Grazer himself comes across as a humble seeker, who never let his huge Hollywood success crush his inner child and#8211;the child who wants to know everything.and#8221;
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"An excellent and very important discussion of economics... Readers would be wise to buy Grazerand#8217;s brilliant book."
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and#8220;The greatest of all graduation speeches.and#8221;
Synopsis
From Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed business journalist Charles Fishman comes the New York Times bestselling, brilliantly entertaining peek into the weekly "curiosity conversations" that have inspired Grazer to create some of America's favorite and iconic movies and television shows--from 24 to A Beautiful Mind.
For decades, film and TV producer Brian Grazer has scheduled a weekly "curiosity conversation" with an accomplished stranger. From scientists to spies, and adventurers to business leaders, Grazer has met with anyone willing to answer his questions for a few hours. These informal discussions sparked the creative inspiration behind many of Grazer's movies and TV shows, including Splash, 24, A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Arrested Development, 8 Mile, J. Edgar, Empire, and many others.
A Curious Mind is a brilliantly entertaining, fascinating, and inspiring homage to the power of inquisitiveness and the ways in which it deepens and improves us. Whether you're looking to improve your management style at work or you want to become a better romantic partner, this book--and its lessons on the power of curiosity--can change your life.
About the Author
Brian Grazer is the Academy Awardandndash;winning producer of andlt;Iandgt;A Beautiful Mindandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Apollo 13andlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Splashandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Arrested Developmentandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;24andlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;8 Mileandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;J. Edgarandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Empireandlt;/Iandgt;, and many more. His films and TV shows have been nominated for forty-three Academy Awards and 131 Emmys. In 2007, he was named one of andlt;Iandgt;Timeandlt;/Iandgt;andrsquo;sandlt;Iandgt; andlt;/Iandgt;100 Most Influential People in the World.Charles Fishman is the author of andlt;iandgt;The Wal-Mart Effectandlt;/iandgt;, a andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Wall Street Journalandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Business Weekandlt;/iandgt; bestseller, as well as a finalist for the Goldman Sachs-and#8220;Financial Timesand#8221; Business Book of the Year awardandnbsp;in 2006.andnbsp;Fishman is aandnbsp;former metro and national reporter for andlt;iandgt;The Washington Postandlt;/iandgt;. Since 1996, he has worked for the innovative business magazine andlt;iandgt;Fast Companyandlt;/iandgt;. He has won numerous awards, including twice winning UCLAand#8217;s Gerald Loeb Award for outstanding business writing, the most prestigious award in business journalism. His story about bottled water, and#8220;Message in a Bottle,and#8221;andnbsp;was a finalist for the 2008 Gerald Loeb Award for magazine writing, and a finalist for New Yorkand#8217;s Deadline Club Award for magazine writing.