{"product_id":"who-knew-9781668096871","title":"Who Knew","description":"\u003cb\u003eBarry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen, reveals himself here--his successes, failures, and struggles--with surprising candor and intimacy in a memoir rich in Hollywood lore and filled with business acumen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWriting in his singular voice, Barry Diller delivers an astute business memoir, an unvarnished look at Hollywood, a primer on media, and a surprisingly frank coming-of-age story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I want to work in the mail room at William Morris.\" So begins Diller's show business life. Diller did not aspire to be an agent, nor was he a glove fit for William Morris, the legendary talent agency he describes as resembling a \"Jewish Vatican.\" But he was a good assistant and student and took it all in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore long, Diller was offered a job at ABC. His ascent was meteoric, launching ABC TV's Movie of the Week at age twenty-seven, becoming CEO of Paramount Pictures at age thirty-two, and launching the Fox TV network at age forty-four. Along the way, Diller oversaw the production of classic films such as \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Fever\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRaiders of the Lost Ark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/i\u003e (a film he credits with saving Rupert Murdoch's career) and hit TV shows such as \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarried...with Children\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCops\u003c\/i\u003e. He programmed and developed by instinct--not by research or data. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiller's media savvy changed the course of American culture. His championing of Alex Haley's \u003ci\u003eRoots\u003c\/i\u003e put long-form miniseries on the map. He was never cowed by the talent--actors, directors, and producers--and worked with them all. Indeed, throughout his career, Diller championed \"creative conflict,\" encouraging argument in every business he managed (\"I've never thought decision-making should be peaceful,\" he writes). Diller also recognized our digital future, founding IAC and growing it into a billion-dollar constellation of brands, including Match, Tinder, and Expedia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving beyond business, Diller recounts his family life, personal struggles, and regrets, his joyful marriage to Diane von Furstenburg, and where he has found fulfillment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntimate, candid, and moving, \u003ci\u003eWho Knew\u003c\/i\u003e is a different kind of business memoir, one that holds nothing back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarry Diller's business career has ranged from the end of the golden age of Hollywood to the frontiers of media and technology. He began his career at ABC in the 1960s, where he invented the Movie of the Week format, revolutionizing television programming. Diller later became the CEO of Paramount Pictures from 1974 to 1984, where he oversaw the production of classic films such as \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Fever\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRaiders of the Lost Ark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGrease\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1984, Diller joined 20th Century Fox, where he launched the Fox Broadcasting Company, introducing hit shows such as \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarried...with Children\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCops\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1995, Diller founded IAC, a conglomerate focused on e-commerce, media, and internet companies. Under Diller's leadership, IAC has grown into a digital powerhouse, owning brands such as Vimeo, Angi, and the Match Group (Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid). Diller also chairs Expedia Group, one of the world's largest travel companies. He is married to fashion designer and businesswoman Diane von Furstenberg and lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51282274451730,"sku":"9781668096871","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_00c2659e-c02f-4980-9e62-942c6e75500c.jpg?v=1747215511","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/who-knew-9781668096871","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}