Meet Kris Lythgoe from London who moved to LA 10 years ago to pursue producing and writing.
Was there a particular reason you chose LA?
I got a job here but also my family moved over in 2001, so I was lucky to have a stable base here where I could still have family Sunday lunches. It’s also the mecca of entertainment, which I am in. There’s a lot of competition here but there’s a reason for that. This is where the work is.
What one thing do you miss from home?
It was black cabs until Uber! Now it’s probably just friends.
What do you find the biggest difference is living here versus the UK?
A). Positive attitude, People’s dreams come true here which radiates and you are only one phone call away from that dream becoming reality. B). Great service, whether you think it’s false or not, service always comes with a smile and you also get a menu with healthy options! I didn’t need to mention the weather.
Do you have a hidden gem in LA that you want to share with us?
The Magic Castle, which isn’t really hidden, or is it? Pasadena Playhouse, where we do the Christmas Panto and Santa Anita Racetrack, where I proposed to my wife!
What would you suggest to others who are thinking about making the move here?
Only come here with a job. You wouldn’t move to Madrid or Berlin without a job, so why do you think you can move to LA without one? But if you do come, know that it’s a very tough city, you have to be here for at least three years before people take you seriously.
Lastly , how can we “follow you” on the Internet?
Twitter: @lythgoepanto
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