Let's bring it up to date with some snappy nineteenth century dialogue.

In picture-making the writer is the most important cog in the wheel.

He treats me like the dirt under my feet.

I hate a man who always says yes to me. When I say no I like a man who also says no.

I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it... The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on.

Gentlemen, listen to me slowly.

We're overpaying him, but he's worth it.