Not Buying Her Eccentric Ways

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“Strike while the iron is hot,” goes the cliché. While some showbiz personalities are having a hard time getting endorsements, Haughty Performer (HP) thought that she would be able to get one with her quirks.

Over the years, HP has developed her craft and has made her show her versatility as a drama and comedy performer as well as competent host. With a string of non–mainstream movie hits, HP was able to move away from sidekick roles and gained respect for her talent as well as a horde of fans who patronize her movies.

However, HP’s success got into her head, and her attitude made her lose a very costly endorsement. When the agency approached HP if she could endorse the campaign of a high value client, the representatives were surprised at the attitude of HP. The talent fee was, of course, compatible with the status of HP in the industry.

All the agency wanted was something simple, which was for HP to smile. The agency was stunned when HP said that what they were asking from her was difficult as there are various motivations and types of smile. She cited the need for script or a plan to make sure she smiled properly.

Then, HP said that she would not wear a certain costume, as that would make her a laughing stock. It was just a hat, and still, HP made a big deal out of it. However, the kicker was that HP would wear the hat if there was a corresponding increase in her talent fee.

Finally, the agency decided not to take her as they would not want to deal with so many idiosyncrasies and the possibility of HP demanding more than what they could offer. Instead of a win-win ending, the agency just let HP go. Even if HP attempted to salvage the situation, the agency did not bother anymore.  

Behavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels, or believes. – Emily Dickinson

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