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“With The Operator, Tom King, who interviewed Geffen for the book and had an unimpeded access to his circle of intimates, presented a mesmerizing chronicle of Geffen's meteoric rise from the mailroom at William Morris.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: David Geffen's career
For: Listeners interested in Hollywood history and complex personalities
Key quote: “But that's the other side of Geffen. one of the most ruthless people that I think I've ever, this is going to be an interesting podcast because he definitely is, David Geffen is definitely one of the most ruthless people that I've ever covered on the podcast.”
The host discusses the complexities of David Geffen's character and career, highlighting the ruthlessness that has defined his pursuit of success. This leads to a mention of 'The Operator' by Tom King, which chronicles Geffen's rise and the Hollywood history intertwined with his story.