Sumner Redstone On Sumner Redstone: A Media Mogul In Full

Newsweek this week runs a catching-up-with interview with Sumner

Redstone, the 82-year-old multi-billionaire who heads both Viacom and

CBS Inc. Redstone, full of bluster, as always, addresses the subjects

of succession, family turmoil, Brad Grey's troubles, even upcoming

films from his Paramount Pictures unit. He also is asked about, and

answers, interviewer Johnnie L. Roberts' questions about Tom Freston

and Les Moonves, the two men atop Redstone's twin corporate empires.

Are they competing against one another? Roberts inquires. "I think

they may very well be. They are both fierce competitors. And that

doesn't bother me.

Their styles are a little different. Tom seems to be more laid back. He

has assembled an incredible management team. He's done a fantastic

job.

Les seems to be more of a driver. He has all the best TV shows in

every category. He has a gut about shows. But, in fact, they are both

winners.

And they both want to win. Their competitive spirits are enormous. I

like winners."

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