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At Jumpjet we have a strict VIP security protocol that allows the VIP to enjoy their privacy and ensure
that the individual we are talking to is who they say they are. If all of our celebrity calls were to be
believed, then we have had calls from Justin Bieber, Marilyn Monroe, Steve McQueen, Tom Hanks and
Michael Schumacher. So when a person called representing that they were Richard Dreyfuss, they got
the same screening treatment that any would-be celebrity would go through. Brett Ross, head of
Member Services at the time, called saying he had received a call from the personal assistant of Richard
Dreyfuss and, the fact that Richard is his favorite actor, he could not in good faith return the call without
going “gaga” and making a fool of himself and/or Jumpjet.
Brett called Will Ashcroft and asked him to make the call. Will is calm under fire and Brett knew he
would not make a fool of himself. “After I hung up with Brett, I dialed the number and spoke with
Richard’s assistant who put me straight through” said Ashcroft. “ I’m not one to get phased by celebrity
because at the end of they day, they are just people. But I have to say that for me speaking with this
American icon was one of those moments in your life you can never forget. Our long chat started with
introductions and background, just like any conversation between two strangers might take place. “Hi
my name is Richard Dreyfuss”, however, does have a different entry point to it. Immediately my mind
raced to What About Bob, Mr. Hollands Opus, Jaws and what was that “Encounter” movie In my time of
working with celebrities, more often than not they want to make sure you know who they are. In Mr.
Dreyfuss’ case, he was as genuine as the Winter days are short. In fact there was no talk about the
movie business for the first two hours of our call. He loved the idea of Jumpjet and not just what
Jumpjet would do for his own travel but that of Hollywood. But after the discussion about Jumpjet, his
passion took over and, in that passionate yet sinister voice he used in GW when he played Dick Cheney,
Richard was all over the subject of Civics. Yes I will say it again – Civics!”
His Legacy is clear to movie-goers all over the world. But he sees himself in a new light and leaving a
legacy to his grandchildren that is far more prolific than what’s on the screen.
“When I was in school, Civics was a given. Today, it is non-existent in schools. Why is that It is
ridiculous we don’t teach Civics! It is what we are about. If we are going to preach to our kids about
history, then we should be teaching Civics in the classroom!” To be clear, I knew what Civics is, but for
those who have forgotten I looked it up on Wikipedia. [INSERT HERE.] Here is an actor who has been in
some of the highest grossing movies of all time wanting to teach Civics.
Jump – Richard, Civics
RD – Yes, you can’t be critical of a system if you don’t understand the first thing about what you are
actually complaining about. We are dumb in this country about where we came from. We are failing our
children to not educate them about what is important. I have made numerous public appearances to
raise awareness for the need for Civics education in our school system. I started a foundation with
programs that are meant to promote the advancement of Civics education, civic virtue and the role
citizens can play in the success of our country. I spent forty years doing something I loved. But I needed
to do more. It wasn’t that I needed a change. That’s too easy. I wanted to do something I could believe
in and make a difference.
Jump - Anyone reading this is going to ask the question: Are you done as an actor Other greats
continued until their death - why not you
RD – Death is finite isn’t it (he chuckles) but I’m on a mission to bring back something that is amiss in our
schools and without it you can’t understand what our politicians are saying or even defend your civic
rights properly. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We are the first generation of Americans to get a
failing grade in the knowledge of our past.
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