Fast & Furious series he would later become.  We Represented Regina Hall before the Scary Movie parodies.  And we had Wilmer Valderrama swiped right out from under us just when That 70s Show took off and made him a Latinx television A-lister.  During my earlier days at the agency I would receive scads of manila envelopes from all the young and no-so-young hopefuls looking to get represented by my beautiful and gifted boss, Pervis Atkins.  Pervis had played professional football for the LA Rams and the Oakland Raiders and was quite the celebrity in his own right, being the only Black talent agency owner on the block, as well as an independent filmmaker and socialite.  He would tell you that he repped Demi Moore back when she was this or that and had the photos on his always overflowing desk to prove it.  He would regale you with tales of parties and meetings and showcases attended.  Under his employ I had my most successful and meaningful times in the industry, going on … Continue reading..