The Next Best Thing: "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin, a Possible Brad Pitt Movie

The Next Best Thing: "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin, a Possible Brad Pitt Movie

Deborah Oakes, NPS
If you haven't heard of Clancy Martin, you will. His book, "How to Sell" is scheduled for release May 12, 2009. And next week, Newsweek features Clancy Martin and "How To Sell." Appearances are scheduled around the world. He is already the next best thing and most of us haven't heard about him. What makes him the next best thing?

Next Best Thing: "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin, a Possible Brad Pitt Movie

And how do I know this? Clancy Martin is married to a family friend. So, I have an inside scoop. Brad Pitt and HBO approached him for movies. What makes him the next best thing is interesting.

Words that don't go together such as philosophy and deceit describe the author. Clancy Martin grew up in high end jewelry where he called himself a storyteller to sell jewelry. He is so good he sold a fake Rolex as the real thing. He sampled a life of drugs, diamonds and women. But how does this make him the next best thing?

What happens next is remarkable because he completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy. He now translates Nietzsche. Another nonfiction book, "Love, Lies and Marriage" is scheduled next year.

Next Best Thing: "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin, a Possible Brad Pitt Movie

Clancy Martin's book, "How to Sell," is a coming of age story set among prostitutes, cocaine and deceit. It's described as sexy, funny and scary. Since HBO and a Brad Pitt movie are already possibilities, then they must see him as the next best thing too.

He may appear on Oprah and he is deciding between movies or HBO. Movies usually take longer so HBO might get "How to Sell."

Next Best Thing: "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin, a Possible Brad Pitt Movie

All I know is this is the next best thing and whether it's HBO or a Brad Pitt movie, I'm ready. Clancy Martin has caught my attention. He was asked to move to New York City after being feted there. Apparently, many of us see him as the next best thing. Watch for "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin to see the next best thing.

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Next Best Thing: "How to Sell" by Clancy Martin, a Possible Brad Pitt Movie copyright 2009.

Published by Deborah Oakes, NPS

Certified National Product Specialist, Author: "H1N1 Threat Reduced Using Natural Healthcare" and "Home & Hearth Recipes."  View profile

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  • Stephen Murray5/17/2009

    Any role for Angelina?

  • Danielle "L"5/8/2009

    How to Sell by Clancy Martin sounds very interesting! Thanks for the insider's scoop!

  • Thomas Lane5/8/2009

    OK, you've stirred up my interest, but what is the actual title of the book? Is it "How to Sell," or does The Next Best Thing figure in it?

  • Angela - Upon Request5/8/2009

    Cool - would love to see the film!

  • Hally Z.5/7/2009

    Hmm...sounds good! I figured the book was Nonfiction at first....Clancy could probably write a good marketing book too.

  • Kofi Bofah5/7/2009

    Just floating past to see what you got.

  • The Masked Rebel5/7/2009

    Nice job

  • freakmamma5/7/2009

    Sweet! I hope you'll be able to post up some more Pitt gossip if this happen :)

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