Adam Rifkin
Writing the screenplay for Mouse Hunt brought Adam Rifkin recognition as a film writer, marking one of the works for which his name became publicly associated.
Born on December 31, 1966, in Chicago, Rifkin was educated at the Chicago Academy for the Arts before pursuing a career in the American film industry. Working in English, he has taken on the roles of screenwriter, director, producer, and actor across his professional life. He holds United States citizenship. In addition to work credited under his own name, he has at times been credited under the pseudonym Rif Coogan.
Rifkin also wrote or co-wrote the screenplay for the 2007 film Underdog, another project that drew attention to his work as a writer. His involvement across writing, directing, producing, and acting positions him as a filmmaker who has engaged with the industry from several distinct professional roles throughout his career.
Quotes by Adam Rifkin
Don't consider sarcasm the 'be-all' and 'end-all' of verbal intercourse. Far too many people place way too much importance on the sarcasm instead of the talking, in and of itself, as a precious shared experience between people.
Every day, do something selfless for someone else that takes under five minutes. The essence of this thing you do should be that it makes a big difference to the person receiving the gift. Usually these favors take the form of an introduction, reference, feedback, or broadcast on social media. Do something that's not for yourself, every single day. Expect nothing in return. Over time, these random acts of kindness will really add up.
Most people try to escalate a relationship too quickly. Trust is built slowly, over time. Good relationships are built little by little, and there are no shortcuts, so do not try to push the relationship to progress faster than is natural. Because relationships are progressions, follow-ups are important.
You should be willing to do something that will take you five minutes or less for anybody.
Writing to offer a piece of information or a connection is a great way to demonstrate that you're looking out for the other person. Humans have a tendency to want to reciprocate, so the more you show you're looking out for someone, the more likely that person will begin to keep you in mind as well.
A genuinely humble attitude is one of the greatest skills in business. Because it compels us to LISTEN and LEARN.