Life in Thirty Seconds

A memoir documenting my career in the world of television advertising production (aka commercials)

Recommended Reading

Recommended reading for anyone interested in film school, advertising, television production, movies, creativity, film making, digital media or the entertainment industry in general.

Reality Ends Here: The USC Film School 80 Years

Film School: The True Story of a Midwestern Family Man Who Went to the World’s Most Famous Film School, Fell Flat on His Face, Had a Stroke, and Sold a Television Series to CBS

Ogilvy on AdvertisingConfessions of an Advertising Man

The Conquest of Cool: Business Culture, Counterculture, and the Rise of Hip Consumerism

Ready When You Are, Mr. Coppola, Mr. Spielberg, Mr. Crowe (The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series)

The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Storytellers & Screenwriters

Life After the 30-Second Spot: Energize Your Brand With a Bold Mix of Alternatives to Traditional Advertising

How To Write For Television

Masters of Success : Proven Techniques for Achieving Success in Business and Life

Mad Men: Season One

Mad Men: Season Two

Mad Men: Season Three

Mad Men: Season Four

Mad Men: Season Five [DVD]