From rags to riches. Okay, so I struggled with myself, wondering who I could write about. After some intense... thinking (or Google-searching and picking the first link), I found Steven Spielberg.
Yes, the film director!
In my opinion, Spielberg is a total ninja. You'll understand after I explain his story.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, brought into his world by his mother Leah Adler and Arnold Spielberg. He saw his first film in Haddon Township, New Jersey. Eventually, Spielberg made his own amateur films with his friends. The films were shot at a restaurant, and the admission was only 25 cents.
Unfortunately (or fortunately?), Spielberg didn't make the cut for filmaking school. Instead, he went to the California State College in Long Beach.
Luckily for him, during one casual visit to the Universal Studios, Spielberg met with Shuck Silvers. Silvers was an executive in the editorial department, who liked Spielberg enough to invite him back sometime.
Spielberg came back the very next day, without a previous appointment (officially). He wore a dark suit and carried a suitcase to look professional, while the suitcase only had sandwiches and candy. However, with his confident walk, he was able to get in without the security guard asking who he was.
(See? How ninja is that? Sandwiches and candy... that's the only reason why I chose to write about him.)
Spielberg continued to show up for the entire summer, becoming friends with all of the directors and writers, learning from them. He found an abandoned office within the place, and made it his own, even putting his name in the building directory. Steven Spielberg, Room 23C.
After 10 years, Spielberg directed Jaws. The movie was a huge hit, becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time (back then). Then, he made more movies and became even richer. The end!
Never once have I ever heard of this movie director! But his story is pretty interesting. HAHA! It literally only had sandwiches and candy in the suitcase?? What a boss.
ReplyDeleteLol I love the universal thing! It's so cute! He's a nice man.
ReplyDeleteOk so ths guy is a boss! He placed his name in the building directory without consent, a ninja indeed. Glad I clicked on your blog because I would never have known (nor took the time to look) his path to stardom. Great blog, go ninjas!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Spielberg knew where he belonged...guess he has a lot of guts
ReplyDeleteI had no idea who he was until you talked about the movie 'jaws'. Isn't he the own who directed Avatar? This is a great pick for a person. Good job!
ReplyDeleteHe is very persistent. Great blog. He really is a very interesting person.
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