Quote by Alton Brown

The thing that helped me get into the film business was that I went to school in Athens, Georgia and managed to get on, um, working on music videos for a band called R.E.M. and that kind of opened up a lot of doors for me.

The thing that helped me get into the film business was that

Summary

This quote highlights how the speaker's journey into the film industry began with a fortunate opportunity in Athens, Georgia. By getting involved in music videos for the band R.E.M., they were able to gain valuable experience and establish connections that played a key role in expanding their career prospects. The quote emphasizes the crucial role of networking and seizing opportunities as pivotal factors for success in the film business.

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By Alton Brown

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