Peter Bart: My 1975 New Year’s Resolution Was To Quit Hollywood – And Here’s Why

Story by Patrick Hipes

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Legendary Hollywood insider Peter Bart reveals why he once vowed to abandon Tinseltown, offering a rare glimpse into the industry's inner workings.

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Bart made a bold New Year's resolution in 1975 to quit Hollywood, citing the industry's cutthroat nature and 'creative stagnation' at the time.
Despite his disillusionment, Bart ended up staying in Hollywood, going on to become a celebrated columnist and executive - proving the allure of the industry is hard to shake.

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