“Hey Skitch…how did we get here?!” -Lenny, right before they play the Hollywood Television Showcase- That Thing You Do
If you know that part in the movie you know that Lenny’s enthusiasm in that question really meant that he wasn’t looking for an answer. In fact, he probably prefers there isn’t a real answer at all. He just wants it all to happen to him and for him and he’ll be there to have fun and help everyone have a good time.
But there is in fact an answer to the question (for when Lenny asks it, and when you ask it). It’s always really long and detailed and lucky and serendipitous and unfair and choppy, romantic, heartbreaking and truly unique.
You could never write it. You could never script it. The real answer is too crazy and nuanced.
But Guy’s response to Lenny is so good.
“I have lead you here, Sir”
That’s about as true and concise of an answer as he possibly could have given.
You get good places via good leadership. Via having the guts to speed up the song at the Mercyhurst College Talent Show.
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