Quote by Raymond Chandler

The agent never receipts his bill, puts his hat on and bows himself out. He stays around forever, not only for as long as you can write anything that anyone will buy, but as long as anyone will buy any portion of any right to anything that you ever did write. He just takes ten per cent of your life.

The agent never receipts his bill, puts his hat on and bows

Summary

This quote highlights the enduring presence and impact of an agent in an author's life. The agent's role extends beyond a transactional nature, as they persistently benefit from an author's work, not just for as long as they can sell it, but indefinitely. The agent metaphorically becomes an ever-present figure, inseparable from an author's creative pursuits, continuously profiting from their endeavors through a percentage of their lifetime earnings. It captures the idea of the agent's long-term and influential relationship with an author, emphasizing their role in shaping an author's career.

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By Raymond Chandler

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