Born into poverty and raised in a household scarred by abuse, Tyler Perry fought from a young age to find the strength, faith and perseverance that would later form foundations of his work.
Recipient of the 2004 Black Business Professionals’ Entrepreneur of the Year award, he leads a massively successful entertainment empire, employing 350 people from his 30-acre Atlanta studio, with five sound stages and a post-production facility.
As a part of his inspiring body of work, including the now-legendary Madeafranchise, Tyler has produced, written, and directed a dozen stage plays, five TV series, and 15+ feature films—staring in several of these projects, as well as recently completing a part in David Fincher’s next film, Gone Girl.
Perry hasn’t forgotten about those who helped him along the way, and is intimately involved in supporting charities focused on civil rights, homelessness, and rebuilding the lives of disaster survivors in New Orleans and Haiti.
Which skill set comes more naturally – creative or leadership?
I had a rough childhood, spent a lot of time escaping into my imagination.
Father was a sub-contractor building houses… I didn’t want to be the man who built the house, I wanted to be the man who owned the house.
How do you split time creating & leading?
I try to separate them
If an artist tells you they can’t stick to a budget or schedule what do you say?
See you later. I wish you the best with your struggle.
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source: Joy105.com
