Deals Quote by Steven Knight
![“I spoke to Tom's [Hardy] manager and said, "While we're talking about Taboo, do you mind if I also mention this film project that I've got, which is called Locke, and I need Tom to play the lead." And we spoke about both in that meeting and in the end the deal was that I would do Taboo if he did…” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/092/steven-knight-2205_deals_i-spoke-to-tom-s-hardy-manager-and-said_3186211.jpg)
“I spoke to Tom's [Hardy] manager and said, "While we're talking about Taboo, do you mind if I also mention this film project that I've got, which is called Locke, and I need Tom to play the lead." And we spoke about both in that meeting and in the end the deal was that I would do Taboo if he did Locke and vice versa.”
About This Quote
The speaker negotiates a trade‑off: agreeing to a project if another is secured, showing reciprocal bargaining.
In simple terms: Negotiates deals by linking projects together.
Key Takeaway
Use reciprocal deals to secure opportunities.
Themes
negotiation
collaboration
reciprocity
Mood
pragmatic
strategic
Type
business
advice
When to use this quote
- film production
- business meetings
- project pitching
Key Concepts
strategic bargaining
industry networking
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of conditional agreements?
- How can you ensure fairness in swaps?
A Different Perspective
Reciprocal deals can create dependency.
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![“I've spent three hours with Snoop Dogg, talking about how he loved [Peaky Blinders series]. And David Bowie loved it. The late Leonard Cohen was a fan. It struck a chord with various people that I didn't think it would.” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/026/steven-knight-2205_blinders_i-ve-spent-three-hours-with-snoop-dogg-t_379922.jpg)
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