“My mother was a full-time mom, and Dad started his own business. He was a mini-American dream story. Came from Russia at age 4, started his own pen business in Brooklyn. The company isn't around now, but he created his own healthy little world, leaving a decent legacy. My dad taught at Cooper Union but was never fully graduated himself.”

American network and studio executive, vice-chairman of NBCUniversal

Bonnie Hammer is an American network and studio executive. As of 2020, she served as vice-chairman of NBCUniversal. She built her career in television and film management, rising to one of the top leadership roles at the company. Her public profile comes from executive work rather than performance, and the quotes associated with her usually reflect business, leadership, and the media industry.