How did I become Tom Joad?
I used to write for a living.
Little wonder polling shows only 7% of the public siding with the bosses.
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The class warfare has passed the 100-day mark, with L.A. city workers joining in Tuesday.
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But who are the bosses?
Ross wasnt born a show business maven; hed started in the funeral business.
He even brought soccer legend Pele to the U.S. to make him richer.
It was a true entertainment conglomerate with style and swagger.
The party atmosphere was enhanced by bonuses and stock options that were distributed generously and secretly.
Ross himself boasted in 1970 that his income totaled $40 million paltry by present standards.
Or brand names like Amazon or Apple.
But they were striving to create brilliant movies, not capitalize on corporate deals.
The community sensed it shared in their achievements.
And even Tom Joad, if he got lucky, would pay to see their movies.
