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January 11, 2022 34 mins
Doug Ellin is a writer and producer known for creating the hit HBO series Entourage as well as host of Victory the Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. Doug is also the father of two who had the unique experience of working on set with his kids as they both did acting stints on Entourage. Doug reflects on what it was like to have his first child born just the week before 9/11 and how that influenced his outlook on life and his career. He constantly finds inspiration from his kids and his life that he uses in his writing and is excited about his latest project, an Independent Film he's filming in 2022. You can follow Doug on Instagram or twitter @MrDougellin as well as follow and listen to Victory The Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. 

2:47 - Getting Into The Industry 
4:30 - Becoming A Dad Post 9/11    11:50 - His Kids Acting On Entourage 
14:50 - How Being A Dad Impacts His Writing 
18:26 - Victory The Podcast 
25:16 - New Indie Film Project
28:47 - Dad LIBS 
30:40 - Rapid Father Questions 

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