Woulda Coulda Shoulda

I’m Not Haggling with a Movie Star

A printer stands firm in negotiations with the girlfriend of a famous – and possibly cheap – Hollywood actor.

Published

2 months ago

January 12, 2023

Big Picture Staff Big Picture January-February 2023

Things you wanted to say to frustrating clients, but didn’t.

“Is He Cheap?”

I got a call from the girlfriend/assistant of a famous movie star who had just won an Academy Award. She went on and on about her girlfriend relationship to the movie star. She felt I should print her backdrop for an upcoming fashion event because of the relationship at a discounted rate. I asked the assistant, “Are they not doing so well? Has something happened? Is he cheap and won’t pay to help get your prints done? I read he made millions on that movie. Are you in put in a bad position having to haggle for him?” I wore her out. She answered, “Just email me the invoice.”

Woulda Coulda Shouldas are collected from Big Picture’s Brain Squad and shared anonymously.

What’s the Brain Squad?

If you’re the owner or top manager of a U.S. wide-format printing business, you’re invited to join the Big Picture Brain Squad. Take one five-minute quiz a month, and you’ll be featured prominently in this magazine, and make your voice heard on key issues affecting wide-format professionals. Sign up here.

Related Topics:Brain Squad woulda coulda shoulda

click to Comment(Comment)

Up Next

Your Procrastination Doesn’t Become My Emergency

Don't Miss

Can We Just Sign the Divorce Papers Already?

Big Picture Staff

Big Picture magazine has been serving wide-format printing professionals for more than 25 years, providing business-specific content to help boost bottom lines through its industry-leading magazine, website, email bulletins, Brain Squad and social media channels.