Mais do que simples «alucinações de um drogado», estes conselhos caem que nem ginjas nestes dias. Cada um fará as suas leituras, mas parece-me que a alusão ao valor das palavras (já não há homens de palavra(s), Ruy Belo style) e a constatação de que não há pechinchas honrosas envolvendo a troca de mercadorias são setas no coração do dia.
People often ask me if I have any words of advice for young people.
Well here are a few simple admonitions for young and old.
Never intefere in a boy-and-girl fight.
Beware of whores who say they don't want money.
The hell they don't.
What they mean is they want more money. Much more.
If you're doing business with a religious son-of-a-bitch,
Get it in writing.
His word isn't worth shit.
Not with the good lord telling him how to fuck you on the deal.
