Article: Verbosity also includes a certain measure of pomposity in the execution. If you want to be counted as a verbose speaker or writer, it helps to get lost in the deep water of an overblown (and mixed) metaphor. Every molehill should not only be a mountain, but a mountain on which hordes of philandering demon spawn forth fortnightly. If you want to run on for a long time, make sure you stitch your prose together ever tighter with gapless precision. In other words, don't let anyone get a word in edgewise. Learn to anticipate the ends of your own sentences and start the next sentence before taking a breath. Hook a reader in with a transitional phrase at the end of a long paragraph that will force us to read on, even if we're bored to tears. Better yet, eschew paragraphing entirely and give no rest for the weary. The long-winded know one thing to be true: "Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur" (Whatever is said in Latin sounds profound). Memorize a few good Latin phrases and insert these whenever you can. Mix in some French or Italian, overemphasizing the pronunciation, and you'll be pretentious in four languages. Rather than saying, "He makes a habit of using arcane references", try "His modus operandi seems to be obscurum per obscurius" to give your volubility a bit of international flavor. If you have a question as to whether or not the floor is yours, it is. Take control of every conversation and don't let go of the talking stick until you've chattered everyone else into submission. Quell dissent like Ross Perot used to: constantly referring to how often you yourself are interrupted. "Can I finish? Can I get a word in please?" Ignore body language and other nonverbal clues that indicate someone else would like to speak. Keep your gaze focused off in the middle-distance as you recount the sea-faring voyages of your childhood. Ignore the snores at the table around you.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use heavy-handed metaphors. Leave no streams in the torrent of words. Sprinkle your prose with phrases from multiple languages. Interrupt other speakers.
Article: The producer drafts the contract, so you should work with a lawyer experienced in entertainment law. Get referrals from other producers, or contact your nearest bar association and get a referral. A lawyer will be a big asset when you negotiate, too, so bring them on board early. Not all producers can afford a lawyer, so you might need to draft the option agreement yourself. Luckily, the American Bar Association has a sample option purchase agreement here: http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/Forums/entsports/PublicDocuments/imanage_311793_2.authcheckdam.pdf. Use it as a guide when drafting your own. Your contract will lay out the terms of your agreement. However, you also want to include warranties from the author. For example, get the author to warranty the following: The book doesn't infringe any copyrights. The book doesn't invade anyone's privacy. The book isn't obscene and doesn't contain defamatory material. The author hasn't sold the film rights to anyone else. An injunction is a court order telling you to stop doing something. If you get in a dispute with the author, they can sue for an injunction that prohibits the movie from being distributed. No distributor will touch your movie unless you include a provision telling the author they can only sue you for money compensation. Every contract contains boilerplate provisions that are meant to protect your rights. Make sure your contract contains the following provisions: Merger clause. You want to state that the contract contains the entire agreement and replaces all prior negotiations. Choice of law provision. If you get in a contract dispute, a judge needs to apply some state's law to the dispute. You can choose any state's law, although most people choose the law of the state where they are located. Partnership provision. Make sure the contract states you are not forming a partnership by signing this agreement. Negotiate all main issues before writing your contract. Once finished, let the author and their lawyer/agent review it. If they have major changes, you should discuss them further. After all parties sign, give a copy of the contract to the author and their agent. Keep your original in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box, or give it to your lawyer to hold onto.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hire a lawyer. Use a sample if drafting your own. Remember to include warranties. Include a clause prohibiting injunctive relief. Add boilerplate. Review and sign the contract.
Article: " This is pronounced as "doh-BRAH-nohts." The "oh" sounds are soft, as in "ocean." The a is a soft "ah" sound, as in "apartment." This word is used similarly to the way you'd use "good night" in Englishyou can say it to someone as you depart at night, right before you go to bed, and so on. " say "jak sie masz?" In many languages, it's customary to ask how someone is after saying "hello." Polish is no different. This phrase is pronounced as "yahk sheh mash." Both of the "a" sounds are soft "ahs," as in "apartment. This is also informal, and is best used after "czesc" or "hej." It's not suitable after more formal greetings, such as "Dzien dobry" or "dobry wieczor." " When it's time to leave, use this phrase, which is pronounced "doh veed-ZEN-yah." The only item of note here is that the W here receives the customary V pronunciation. The rest of the word is fairly easy to sound out. It's pronounced almost how it would be if it were an English. If you want to really impress your Polish hosts, offer this up when someone asks you how you are doing after the initial greetings. The implication here is that, by asking about you, someone has shown an interest in your affairs. By saying "thank you," you are graciously acknowledging their interest and paying them a social courtesy in return. "Dziekuje" is pronounced like "jen-KOO-yeh." "Prosze" (prosh-eh) means "please." It can also mean "you're welcome" if it follows "dziekuje." "Dobrze" (doh-b-jeh) means "good." "Bardzo dobrze" (bard-zoh doh-b-jeh) means "very good."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
To say "goodnight," say "dobranoc. To say "how are you? To say "goodbye," say "do widzenia. Say "thank you" when asked how you're doing.