Agents Quote by Ralph Steadman
“What actually happened was that Rolling Stone paid me fifteen hundred dollars for the use of all the drawings - about twenty four of them - and then offered to buy the originals from me, which my agent urged 'was a good move!'. He sold the whole damn treasure trove to Jann Wenner for the princely sum of sixty dollars per drawing. I rue the day I let him convince me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, 1970s
He regrets selling his artwork cheaply after being misled by an agent, feeling exploited.
In simple terms: Regretted selling art for too little.
Key Takeaway
Beware of bad deals.
Themes
regret
exploitation
art market
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
cautionary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery negotiations
- contract review
- artist representation
Key Concepts
artist rights
valuation
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can protect artists from unfair sales?
- How can creators assess true value?
A Different Perspective
Agent advice may not always be trustworthy.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
