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Frugal_in_DC

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Hollywood director traded mansion, jet for trailer park
« on: May 07, 2013, 06:27:40 PM »
From CBS This Morning on May 6:

Director Tom Shadyac found a new kind of success seven years ago, when he began giving away much of his money and possessions. Shadyac explains his new calling to Bill Whitaker.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50146284n

Bio (adapted from Goodreads): Tom Shadyac directed the films Ace Venture: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar, Liar, Patch Adams, and Bruce Almighty. A recent brush with death compelled Tom to make his latest film, I Am, a documentary that asks some of today’s most profound thinkers two questions: “What’s wrong with the world?” and “What can we do about it?” His latest book, "Life's Operating Manual: With the Fear and Truth Dialogues," was published on May 1, 2013.

He has posted his book online for free at http://lifesoperatingmanual.com

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Re: Hollywood director traded mansion, jet for trailer park
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2013, 07:18:40 PM »
Cool.  Thanks for posting that.

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Re: Hollywood director traded mansion, jet for trailer park
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2013, 07:58:43 PM »
A nice angle from the mainstream media. It contrasts well with the "news" that was on the TV in the lunchroom at work today.

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Re: Hollywood director traded mansion, jet for trailer park
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2013, 02:17:16 AM »
i saw that and liked it. seems like a down to earth guy.