I don't care what they do with my book so long as the fucking cheque clears.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author prioritizes financial compensation over the integrity or distribution of his work.
- In plain terms
- Money matters more to him than what happens to his book.
- What can you take from it?
- Financial success often outweighs artistic control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What value does art have without payment?
- Should creators care more about impact than income?
Another view
This view ignores the long-term impact of how art is used or distributed.
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