John Travolta on GQ

John Travolta plays it cool in the sizzling heat - GQ India finds out how, in their November issue. Excerpts from the interview:

It's said there are no real friendships in Hollywood, that it's all just business. Is that true?

Hollywood is more friendly now than it's ever been. When I started out in the Seventies, the business side of Hollywood was dominant. Books on the techniques of business intimidation were really popular at the time. I forget the titles now, but they were all about intimidation and making a person feel threatened so they could be manipulated. The artists were made to feel insecure, the studios got more powerful and no one wanted each other to do well. Those were the old days. I don't find that now: artists hang out with other artists, and the business people no longer rely on intimidation as a part of their modus operandi.

You're a renowned pilot. Ever faced any danger while in the air?

I had a pretty serious electrical loss while in the air in my Gulfstream jet 18 years ago, but that's been the only real incident in four decades.
Do you believe in karma?

I do believe that what goes around comes around, but I also believe that you create your own destiny. I've noticed in my life that karma is instant: whatever's coming to me, I get back right away. Yet, I notice that with other people there are delays... I find that interesting [smiles].

At the height of your success, what was the biggest mistake you made?

I have one big regret: I ended a relationship with my manager of 12 years over a misunderstanding over a contract related to my obligation to a studio. He was the one who helped establish me and put me in a position of power. Separating from him was not a good idea. I've always regretted that as a strategic move.
Source: GQ
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