Martin Blencowe
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In this episode we talk to Cameo app co-founder Martin Blencowe. Martin’s story is sure to inspire you, although his journey to success was not smooth. We hear about his struggle with steroids as a teenage athlete in the UK, his pursuit of the American Dream in LA and how the Harry Potter films helped him through his father’s last weeks.  Cameo is an app that allows users to order personalised video messages from their favourite actors, singers and sportspeople. The app’s success did not happen overnight, however. We hear about Martin’s career struggles (he’s a self-confessed failed Olympic athlete, failed sports agent, and failed film producer) and find out why it’s so hard for him to sit back and enjoy his success.  Listen out for behind-the-scenes celebrity stories, and Martin’s favourite Cameo moment. Martin’s ‘3am Questions’:  Favourite book - Lucky Man - Michael J. Fox Favourite song - An Englishman in New York - Sting  Favourite film - The Harry Potter series and Terminator 2  We want to hear from you. If you have a brilliant 'Did You Know?' fact, a question for us, a jingle you’ve written or a voice note you want to share, get in touch. We’ll choose a few messages and include them in the audio version of every podcast. You can tweet us your message using the hashtag #normalnotnormal and #didyouknow or email us at [email protected]  Remember, if you’re sending us a voice note or jingle and you’re under eighteen, please get permission from a parent or guardian.  Follow us on Twitter:  @OliverPhelps  @James_Phelps  @martinblencowe Normal Not Normal is a Stabl production.  Produced by Alice Homewood.  YouTube version edited by Oliver and James Phelps.  Music: 'Not Normal' by Sebastian Forslund and 'Bobby Swing' by The Bladwerk Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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