You have a talent even if you hate it, Howard. Unfortunate for you. Common sense says you should drain what you are good at until the well is dry. You will end up far richer in doing so, and find a better life than what you had.
[ He returns to his easy smile and takes a second to muse over the question. What if the good writer says no? ]
I am afraid that a good businessman never comes into negotiations thinking that "no" is possible. But I suppose if you say so, you say so. I respect how you made my wife happy with your writings and so I will be willing to let you have that option.
However, it is as you said, John and everyone else you know are living their own lives and making their own decisions. They, too, have a right to say "no." But I would rather not have to go the long way around. Nor do I think you want them bothered because I gave you the opiton to not work for me.
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[ He returns to his easy smile and takes a second to muse over the question. What if the good writer says no? ]
I am afraid that a good businessman never comes into negotiations thinking that "no" is possible. But I suppose if you say so, you say so. I respect how you made my wife happy with your writings and so I will be willing to let you have that option.
However, it is as you said, John and everyone else you know are living their own lives and making their own decisions. They, too, have a right to say "no." But I would rather not have to go the long way around. Nor do I think you want them bothered because I gave you the opiton to not work for me.