Episode · David Senra · 2025-11-23
David Senra & Michael Ovitz: books mentioned (Nov 2025)
Michael Ovitz, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Michael Ovitz is the co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the most powerful and influential talent agencies in Hollywood history, built on a revolutionary approach to representation that fundamentally transformed the entertainment industry.
Michael Ovitz recommended Picasso's War by Hugh Eakin, and discussed Shogun by James Clavell and Tai-Pan by James Clavell.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Picasso's War
Picasso's War by Hugh Eakin is a compelling historical account that details the fierce cultural and political battles surrounding the rise of modern art in the United States, anchored by the institutional fight for Pablo Picasso's masterpieces.
Recommended“If you read the book" Picasso's War," which is fascinating, I told you about it at dinner- - ...it talks about the Rock, about Abby Rockefeller, and the women that started MoMA.”
Where to get it
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Shogun
Shogun by James Clavell is an epic historical novel set in feudal Japan that chronicles a complex web of political intrigue, cultural collision, and survival.
Discussed“So James Clavell, who wrote "Shogun" and "Tai-Pan," he would write every day from 7:00 in the morning till 12:30, hell or high water, six days a week.”
Where to get it
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Tai-Pan
Discussed“So James Clavell, who wrote "Shogun" and "Tai-Pan," he would write every day from 7:00 in the morning till 12:30, hell or high water, six days a week.”
Where to get it
