October 27, 2006
I just got off the phone with Robert De Niro.
For this Eric Roth story I'm writing for the NY Times.
It's weird talking to your childhood icons. I mean...WEIRD. Not to mention being in the position to call him "Bob." It's not that "I'm a big fan of your work" kind of talk, which we can all handle fine. It's that professional discussion about a person's work that is just otherworldly. And it'll likely happen again Tuesday when I go to Forward Pass to interview Michael Mann.
But hey, I'll cling to my childhood as long as I have to.
"Bob" is sensationally humble and nice, by the way. Hard to believe he kicked a guy's face in in "Goodfellas."
Did you talk about The Good Shepherd? Ask Michael Mann what he's doing next if you could, thanks.
Posted by: Mr. Gittes![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.incontention.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
| October 27, 2006 04:14 PM
Yes, it's all about The Good Shepherd, a story built around Eric Roth.
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| October 27, 2006 07:44 PM
Kris - This is wonderful news. You won't forget us when you're a power player, will you? It's refreshing that you still approach all this with a sense of excitement.
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| October 29, 2006 09:45 PM
Haha, thanks. Yeah, it's really hard to be 24 years old and front like talking to Robert De Niro is somehow typical. I'll cling to my youthful, prone to being star-struck self as long as possible. ;)
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| October 29, 2006 11:17 PM