Film
duologue
Biographical Drama
2 Characters

The Self-Made Myth

from THE APPRENTICE

Written by Gabriel Sherman

THE APPRENTICE

Donald Trump is interviewed by Rona Barrett about his public feud with Ed Koch and his business success. During the exchange, he deflects questions about his father's help and first hints at the possibility of a presidential run if he were to lose his fortune.

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RONA BARRETT: Is this an appropriate way to talk about an elected official?

DONALD: It certainly hasn’t hurt me, Rona. Look, people who succeed are ones that have the instinct to win. New Yorkers are smart. They get that.

RONA BARRETT: I see. But your father is very successful. He must have helped y

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CharactersDonald, Rona Barrett
Duration00:02:30
Age Range30s
GenderMale
GenreBiographical Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceTHE APPRENTICE
ToneArrogant, Confident, Self-Aggrandizing, Prescient
AccentNew York
Suitable Forself tape, general practice, agent showcase
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