will the real p.i.c* please stand up?

supplier: Thank you for the payment but inv.xxx is still outstanding. Could you pass the line over to your accounts?
hardshell: (a certain eminem track plays in the background) Hmm... my accounts is on a break at the moment. No worries, let me check and get back to you as soon as I can.

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client: We want a new toy model on the cover. I know it's a last minute change but we think we want to feature X instead of Y now. Can your creatives do it in time?
hardshell: (a certain eminem track plays in the background) Hmm I'll need to discuss with my designer to review the amount of work required. I'll call you back.
client: Please get back to me soon.
hardshell: Sure.

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client: Hi, I'd like to enquire... project X which was done in 2006... whether the rights we paid for included the final artwork files?
hardshell: Right, I'll need to check that with my accounts. Do leave me your contact details so I can reply you on this.
client: Sure, how soon will your accounts be able to revert?
hardshell: (a certain eminem track plays in the background) Hmm it will definitely take some time to retrieve from the archives.

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hardshell: (on the phone) Do you wish to include all of the information into the contents of the book?
client: Oh... are you the one writing the copy?
hardshell: (turns away from the phone and looks over shoulder) Will the copywriter please stand up?
*silence
hardshell: (clears throat) May I have your attention please, will the copywriter please stand up?
*silence
hardshell: (returns to the phone) Strange. I could've sworn I felt the copywriter's presence.

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(p.i.c* : Person-in-Charge)

Any resemblance of any character, to any actual person, living or dead is purely coincidental.

(and the music of Slim Shady by Eminem plays on)