Throughout his time in grade school, Brian Grazer struggled with learning and fitting in. He would act out due to the embarrassment of struggling to read. His teachers would often reprimand Grazer because he felt anxious raising his hand in class to answer questions. However, his use of sports as an outlet grew his sense of confidence, which further drove him to pursue his passion for writing. Some of his most well known films and television shows include Apollo 13, The Grinch, Friday Night Lights, and Arrested Development.

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