“I guess you gotta be famous to get famous.”
Me: Hey Larry, impressions of the piece?
Larry: Nice.
Me: Can you sell it?
Larry: No.
Me: Why not?
Larry: My clients are only interested in established artists.
Me: What makes an artist established?
Larry: Being able to make a living without needing a dealer.
Me: The what purpose do you serve?
Larry: I tell my clients which artists are any good.
Me: Which artists are any good?
Larry: The artists I represent.
Me: How can I get represented by you?
Larry: Sell more paintings.
Me: So you think my piece is nice?
Larry: Yeah.
