Saw another great film this week- Supermensch. Produced and dirtected by Mike Myers, it is the story of Shep Gordan, longtime manager of Alice Cooper. He was hanging in LA, trying to buy some pot, and someone told him to got o a certain motel. When he got there he found some longhaired guys hanging around the pool (he also found some pot to buy). Over time he talked the guys into letting him manage them, even though he knew nothing about managing. Worked out pretty good- he was soon making big money for them (and himself). He then started managing the incredibly unhip Anne Murray, who he also made a big star. Through his life, he also met (and advised) The Dalhi Lama, Michael Douglas, Sly Stallone, and started the craze of celebrity chefs and the Food Network!! Although I have photographed Alice many times, I have never met him, though I would like to after seeing this film.
My favorite quote from Shep is his philosophy on management, in three parts
- Get the Money
- Don’t Forget to Get the Money
- Always Remember Not to Forget to Get the Money