Proof That There's Life After Hollywood...

When Endeavor took over the William Morris Agency, one of the upstart agency's brilliant founding partners Tom Strickler�departed. He had been expected by everyone, including Ari Emanuel, to join the combined company even though�the motion picture lit agent�had vociferously argued against Endeavor changing from David into�Goliath.�So it came as a shock when he announced his resignation just before Endeavor�voted on the merger. As a result, that vote was unanimous. Since then, a week doesn't go by when someone doesn't email me asking to know what Tom is doing.�Here's the answer in an email he sent around to friends today. It's, in a word, inspiring. It also�should remind�Hollywood players�who find themselves at a voluntary or involuntary career crossroads that following a different path can be just as rewarding -- and maybe more so:

From: Tom Strickler Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 4:40 PM To: Tom Strickler Subject: Good News I am happy to report that this afternoon at 3:40 PM, the Los Angeles Unified School District voted to grant a charter to�Extera Public Schools. Classes begin on August 15th with 264 students (K - 3) in Boyle Heights - an area of our city burdened by great poverty and failing schools. Although getting a charter is a challenge, it pales in comparison to the challenge of building a great school. �We are looking forward to all the hard work that lies ahead. I am deeply grateful to my family and friends who�have�been so enthusiastic and supportive of this new endeavor. �And I am deeply appreciative of all ... Read More »

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/proof-that-theres-life-after-hollywood/

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