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Larry David Chokes Up While Saluting Longtime Business Manager Matt Lichtenberg


Larry David choked up and John Landgraf did a deep dive on innovation at Variety's Business Managers Breakfast presented by City National Bank.

Lichtenberg explained to the crowd the steps in his personal and professional life that led the native New Yorker to relocate to Southern California’s “sun-kissed beaches” to specialize in handling business affairs for comedians. He drew a sharp contrast between the tech giants that have barreled into entertainment over the past decade and established Hollywood studios with deep roots in storytelling. The music industry alone now generates almost $30 billion in revenue globally, demonstrating resilience and adaptability, which we all need to think about today as things change fueled by the streaming and supported by a growing base of physical media fans.”

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