Tommy Mottola quotes

Trust is a big word for me. Loyalty and trust, for me, are everything. It's the core of what I'm about and what the people around me hopefully are about. It's a certain thing that gives you a sense of security. It's the biggest factor in everything I do. (Tommy Mottola)
When I'm hiring someone I look for magic and a spark. Little things that intuitively give me a gut feeling that this person will go to the ends of the earth to accomplish the task at hand. View quote
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There are no more heroes in America. Because of the Internet, heroism has become momentary and within seconds someone who we should be thinking about will be replaced in people's minds with news that Beyonce lip-synched at the inauguration. View quote
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Any vehicle that conveys great songs and the ability to perform them, whether it's 'N Sync or the Backstreet Boys or One Direction, is all good. View quote
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Acting lessons teach you to really listen to what the other person is saying because in acting it's all about responding to the lines. View quote
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I had the chance to work with Michael Jackson who was as brilliant as they come. View quote
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You need to know what makes artists tick. Having been through the process myself as a musician, since I was an early teen, gave me an advantage - understanding them from their point of view, because it's about them, it's not about you - it's their vision and what they're capable of achieving, and you're the conduit. View quote
Tommy Mottola

Tommy Mottola

Occupation: American Businessman
Born: July 14, 1948
Quotes count: 7