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On the day of Thursday, 11 June 2009,00:35:00

Suddenly thought of an annoying moment at work today. It's bugging me and making me feel belittled, so I am attempting to blog it out.

This afternoon, I was in a meeting with a dance choreographer and a bunch of colleagues, to iron out some PR and logistical details for an upcoming performance. Every art form be it paintings, sculpture or films, will face the need to sell the art (unless you are damn rich and don't mind performing to no audience). So although it is gruelling and quite a chore to be worrying about high res pictures and interesting copy, as opposed to glamour and oh creation, every respectable artist should know that they have to somewhat participate in this process. Especially when we have commissioned them - we give them money - to do whatever they are doing.

So anyway, when I asked said choreographer for the music CDs of the artists he was working with for our reception, something in him short circuited and he stretched his hands out on the table and blabbered, "Don't bother me with these things, I have to concentrate on choreographing and when I'm doing that I cannot think of things like this, you know!"

Well his negligible 'things like this' is my job loh. To begin with I am unimpressed with his choreography and he is ugly. But I will still do what I need to do because I am responsible and professional. And if I can do what I need without his inputs, I will not be asking him (or anybody), I will be getting it done. While I will always be slogging behind-the-scenes like everybody's PA in this job, he will at least get to bask in the glory of seeing his face on the paper, of having people at his performance, of being a success in the eyes of those VVVVVVIPs who will be at the reception... and then perhaps more recognition and more jobs. I know he needs all his time and brain cells for artistic pursuits, but hey, my work done well will only benefit him. What a myopic nut.

Ok, blogging has proven effective! Hah! Now I feel better and can go sleep. Tomorrow will be a great day!

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