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08/08/2007: "Get it off my chest.."

Toy business is fun, but at the same time, it is still a business. And with all businesses, you face some of the most nastiest of people in your dealings.

Personally, I don't mind nasty businessmen, because they are in it, doing what they do, for money. Very clean cut, very direct, no "other" motives. If he something "odd" in his dealings, you can bet your ass on it he's trying to make more money somewhere somehow. Fair enough.

What I do mind, however, are a few of those ungrateful sons of bitches out there. I am not looking for someone to kneel on the ground to say thank you or anything, a true to heart acknowlegement will be good enough. And in most cases, you can tell of someone is grateful to you by their speech and actions. In those interactions with those people, you can pretty much feel that they THINK you owe him the world, and the world owes him the world as well. Those are the people I can't stand.

Not to count nickels and dimes, but it is quite easy to see how a collaboration benefits the two sides involved. Each side must "give" and "take". If you "took", you'd better think about how u should "give", or what the other is supposed to "take" from you. Is fair game, son.

Benefits are in terms of tangibles and intangibles. Don't be ignorant to act like you don't see the intangobles exist, because at times, intangibles are very very apparent. Dont' try to kid yourself, 'cos you ain't fooling anyone else. Don't come out looking like an asshole.

And no, don't act like you are king of the world neither. Don't front. Let your resume speak for itself.

We have worked with some of the legends of our time, and you wouldn't believe how nice and down-to-earth they are. The legends, most of the time, are actually the nicest artists to deal with. They came a long way to get to where they are today. They know how it goes, and respect each other. Don't try to skip all that, and act as if you are already a superstar. Gees... even if you think it, don't let it show, ok?? 'Cos most people around you know the real deal... Again, you won't want to be the joke, would you? Be humble.

I've spoken to other folks in our industry, it seems like we have no shortage of people who think "too much of themselves"... meaning "over estimated their self worth". I know this sounds harsh, but hell, you don't know who we are dealing with behind the scenes... I'm sorry that I've to say such harsh things here, but I really need somewhere to vent.

Finally, to those ungrateful sons of bitches (you know who you are); FUCK YOU.