Classic Influence: Timeless Lessons from the Legends

Classic Influence: Timeless Lessons from the Legends


CIP 035. Take Bold Action (Part 5): Be Bold in Pursuit of Your Aims: The Celebrity Power of Frank Sinatra, and the Daring Don Rickles, Upstart Comedian Extraordinaire

January 29, 2021

Eager to make his way in the competitive world of show business, the daring Don Rickles was willing to make all manner of bold moves, including exploiting the star power of uber celebrities like Frank Sinatra. Alas, unlike Sinatra, who was far better attuned to his audience, and the importance of playing to their desires, Rickles still had a few key lessons to learn. Listen in and discover how Sinatra schooled the young upstart comedian, and how Rickles’ hunger to learn ultimately enabled him to succeed.