me: man, guy I just phone interviewed with for that news writing position was kind of a dick me: he starts talking about this other position he's trying to fill for quick-turnaround investigative reporting me: and I get the impression understandably that he's considering me for that instead me: so I point out my background relevant to that role, and he gets all irritated me: so I explain to him that I misunderstood and that I meant no harm me: besides that, went well me: plus I told Miriam I'd come in to the fucking author's guild tonight and help her work the kitchen to fill in for now-fired Straub me: also, no one's writing good novels anymore me: that's all I've got, later