David Geffen: How the Brooklyn Kid Became a Billion-Dollar Magnate

The Greatest Ride

At the end of the day, David Geffen is nostalgic for the singer-songwriter era. “It was the greatest ride that one could possibly imagine,” he says. “Artistically, financially, fulfilling dreams and aspirations and making friends with incredibly talented people and watching them grow and succeed… it was thrilling.”

David Geffen getting a manicure and pedicure at a salon in California in 2017

David Geffen, 2017. Photo by gotpap / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images / Getty Images

He also said that the ‘80s, which were definitely more successful for him, “weren’t nearly as magical.” The now 77-year-old has a net worth of 9.2 billion. So, yeah, I think he made some good moves.