Condoleeza Rice signs with William Morris Agency
Posted by Media Outrage on January 22, 2009
Condoleeza Rice is focused on life after George Dubya. The former Secretary of State has signed with talent agency William Morris to represent her in future business endeavors. Get it Condi.
Via Reuters:
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has made a key step in her post-Bush administration career: The William Morris Agency announced Wednesday that it has signed her as a client.
The former professor and Stanford University provost has been in the Bush administration since its beginning, first as national security adviser and then as secretary of state. Her appointment ended Tuesday afternoon, after Barack Obama was sworn in as president.
Although most other members of the Bush administration, save Karl Rove, might have trouble finding such a wide-ranging deal, Rice found a strong market among talent agencies.
“It was certainly a competitive situation,” said Jim Wiatt, chairman and CEO of the William Morris Agency. “She was very thorough about the process and who she would feel most comfortable with and who would be speaking on her behalf.”
It’s unlikely that Rice will turn up as a talking head on television, however. The deal includes William Morris representation for books, lecture appearances and philanthropic initiatives, as well as business initiatives in media, sports and communications.
WMA co-chief operating officer Wayne Kabak said that the agency was struck not only by Rice’s well-rounded resume. In addition to her political career, Rice is an accomplished concert pianist as well as a big-time National Football League fan.
“It’s more than just books, it’s much more than just lectures,” Kaback said. “We’re here to help her create and enhance an agenda that is very important to her in her post-government career.”
That agenda will include philanthropic efforts involving classical music and college educations for disadvantaged students, as well as initiatives to help U.S. children become global citizens.
In support of those efforts, Rice might appear on camera, but she won’t be traveling the well-worn path as a news or policy analyst.
“She’s not interested in being a shadow secretary of state,” Kabeck said. “It’s not her goal to go on morning talk shows the day after something happens. That’s not what she wants to do.”
Mediaoutrage- How many of you would like to see Condi land in a movie?
ucanb2 said
I could care less, she is not interesting to me at all.
Miss E said
I would like to see Condi serve a year or two in state pen..for even staying with Bush for sooo d@m long.
beach chick said
As long as she gets rid of those peppermint patty bangs first and close up that gap!
CrystalShine said
Smart woman still in tha game, go conda.
Media Outrage said
Lol @ Miss E
2thick4u said
Condi is a very smart individual…she is making a major move
!!
Truly23 said
I agree 2thick4u and CrystalShine. Gotta give it up
for her–she’s a go getter…
lio said
She will make a lot of $$$$….I’ll make a prediction, The republican will call in 4 years to run against Obama, Just watch…She’s smart, has a crap load of international expererience, she’s a black woman…
Chique said
Will the First Female President Be Condi Rice? Who would you rather have, Condi or Sarah Palin or Hillary Clinton as the the First Female President
Chique said
Oh, I Forgot to Put Oprah on the list and let us not forget Beyonce
mAc said
You’re wildin right now lmao! Beyonce will never ever hold the office of President in this country or any other.
Funny though
chique said
laughing out loud
Chique said
If Sarah Palin can run for Vice President, you see why Beyonce for President is not out of the question, what is it gonna be the boardroom or the bedroom. Condi has the best foreign relations, she might be the best candidate to keep peace with those rich types like bin laden