"Never mind the philosophy; everybody needs money.  Now listen I'll have to talk fast because I can't stay in here long - and it's taken a lot of fixing to get me in here at all.  I represent Peerless Features.  We'll pay you sixty thousand for your exclusive story and it won't be a bit of trouble to you - we've got the best ghost writers in the business.  You just talk and answer questions; they put it together." He whipped out a piece of paper. "Just read this and sign it.  I've got the down payment with me."