A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life

"A powerful tribute to the ways innovation and disruptive thinking stem from a common trait: curiosity. Because the little girl who asks 'Why is the sky blue?' becomes the woman who can change the world."--Sheryl Sandberg "COO of Facebook and Founder of LeanIn.Org "

"To read a book written by one of the most creative and high quality human beings talking about his love affair with curiosity and how it can help you to have a more rewarding life is a real privilege."--Robert K. Kraft "Owner of the Kraft Group/New England Patriots "

"I love Brian Grazer's soulful message about the power of curiosity. He inspires, entertains, and shows how we can use curiosity to tap into the power of wonder and wisdom we are all born with."--Arianna Huffington "Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post and Author of Thrive "

"The greatest of all graduation speeches."--Chris Matthews "Hardball with Chris Matthews "

"Curiosity leads to insights and fuels the creative process - and nobody knows more about curiosity than Brian Grazer. In his delightful book, A Curious Mind, we get to see that curiously creative process in action."--Dick Costolo "CEO of Twitter "

"As Brian's friend and partner, while reading A Curious Mind I was returned to many key turning points in our movies and TV shows that were inspired by experiences he gained on his unique quest for understanding. I also learned a hell of a lot that I didn't actually know, even after thirty years. How is that possible? Well, Brian is a hell of a storyteller."--Ron Howard "Chairman of Imagine Entertainment and Academy Award-Winning Director "

"To have a great life, you need to be curious. Curiosity is what makes us human and moves our world forward. Brian Grazer tells this story in an exceptional way and demonstrates how everyone can tap into curiosity to live a bigger life."--Eric Schmidt "CEO of Google "

"A Curious Mind is a window on Brian Grazer's restless, relentless, remarkable imagination. It is a captivating account of how the simple act of asking questions can change your life."--Malcolm Gladwell "Bestselling Author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath "

"An excellent and very important discussion of economics... Readers would be wise to buy Grazer's brilliant book."--John Tammy "Forbes "

"In A Curious Mind, Brian Grazer not only captures the essence and the potential of a great, curious mind, but he provides a wonderful perspective on what curiosity has meant to him and how it shaped his long and very successful career. As a close friend, I've had a front row seat to Brian's curious mind, and the energy his curiosity generates is infectious and thoroughly enjoyable to observe and experience."--Bob Iger "Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company "

From Academy Award–winning producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed business journalist Charles Fishman comes the New York Times bestselling, brilliantly entertaining peek into the weekly “curiosity conversations” that have inspired Grazer to create some of America’s favorite and iconic movies and television shows—from 24 to A Beautiful Mind.

For decades, film and TV producer Brian Grazer has scheduled a weekly “curiosity conversation” with an accomplished stranger. From scientists to spies, and adventurers to business leaders, Grazer has met with anyone willing to answer his questions for a few hours. These informal discussions sparked the creative inspiration behind many of Grazer’s movies and TV shows, including Splash, 24, A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Arrested Development, 8 Mile, J. Edgar, and many others.

A Curious Mind is a brilliantly entertaining, fascinating, and inspiring homage to the power of inquisitiveness and the ways in which it deepens and improves us. Whether you’re looking to improve your management style at work or you want to become a better romantic partner, this book—and its lessons on the power of curiosity—can change your life.