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Article: Rocco Landesman Goes All In for Arts in America
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- August 26, 2009
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In the mid-1990s, Rocco Landesman made it a point to carry
$10,000 in cash on him at all times, just in case a betting
opportunity presented itself. Cellphones and ATMs have eliminated
the need for what even Landesman would admit was a dangerous
practice, but don't get the idea he's stopped betting.
In fact, on Aug. 7 the legendary Broadway producer made what
might be the biggest bet of his career, becoming the 10th chairman
of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Perhaps it's the momentousness of the task at hand, or maybe it's
trepidation in a new environment, but Landesman -- somewhat
uncharacteristically -- is proceeding cautiously.
"I think the worst thing in the world would be ...