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The Ghost Writer

Assessing Risks in a High-Stakes Assignment

The Ghost Roy. ] and ] Who're you expecting to bomb you, ]?

[''Sees Roy at metal detectors at Rhinehart Inc. entrance''; ''Getting [[w:Metal detector|wanded; [w:Frisking|frisked; [w:Random House|Random House]

Roy Quigley We're publishing Lang's memoirs. That's enough to make us a target, apparently.

The Ghost Thank you. How many have you seen?

[''Gets his effects back''; ''In elevator'']

Roy Quigley Five. You're the last. I must be honest. I don't think you're the right man for this assignment.

The Ghost Then it's a good job it's not your decision, Roy.

Roy Quigley John Maddox, chief executive of Rhinehart, New York.

The Ghost Sir.

[''Shakes hand'']

Roy Quigley Sidney Kroll, Mr. Lang's Washington attorney.

The Ghost Mr. Kroll.

[''Shakes hand'']

Roy Quigley And Nick Ricardelli I believe you know.

The Ghost All right, Rick.

[''Rick puts hand on The Ghost's back and guides him to couch'']

John Maddox All right, I gather from Rick you're aware of the situation? Perhaps you can enlighten us and tell us what exactly you're gonna bring to this project.

The Ghost Nothing. No, I'm not gonna pretend to be someone I'm not. You have my CV.

Roy Quigley His last effort was the autobiography of a magician, I Came, I Sawed, I Conquered.

Rick Ricardelli Yeah, and it went straight to number one, so...

The Ghost After you turned it down, Roy. Look, I don't read political memoirs. Who does? And I gather you've spent $10 million on this book. How much of that are you gonna see back? Two? Three? It's bad news for your shareholders. And it's worse news for your client, Mr. Kroll. Adam Lang, he wants a place in history, not in the remainder tables.

Roy Quigley Oh, please!

The Ghost It's because I know nothing about politics that I'll ask the questions that get right to the heart of who Adam Lang is. And that is what sells autobiographies. Heart.

Rick Ricardelli Wow! That's nicely done.

Roy Quigley What utter balls!

John Maddox You think so?

Roy Quigley John, of course. Adam Lang's a world historical figure. His autobiography is gonna be a world-publishing event.

John Maddox Yeah, well, I got warehouses filled with world-publishing events waiting to be pulped.

Roy Quigley Sid?

Sidney Kroll Adam is obviously still very upset by what happened to Mike McAra. He was irreplaceable. Irreplaceable, and yet he has to be replaced. Adam can certainly appreciate the benefits of trying someone different. In the end, it's about chemistry. Do you work out, maybe?

The Ghost Not really.

Sidney Kroll That's a pity. Adam likes to work out.

Roy Quigley Actually, I know a good writer on ] who uses a gym.

[[w:The Guardian|the Guardian]

Rick Ricardelli Okay, maybe we could just run over the publishing schedule, yeah?

John Maddox We need to wrap this up in a month.

The Ghost A month?

John Maddox Yes.

The Ghost You want the book in a month?

Sidney Kroll We already have a first draft.

John Maddox Yeah, well, it needs a lot of work. That's why I like your résumé here. You're fast, and you deliver.

Rick Ricardelli You name it, he ghosts it.

John Maddox And you're a Brit. The ghost should be a Brit. To get the jolly old tone right, right?

[''Mimics English accent''; ''Rick chuckles'']

Sidney Kroll Do you have any family commitments?

The Ghost No, I have no family. Why?

Sidney Kroll Adam is locked into a US lecture tour, also a fundraising program for the Adam Lang Foundation.

Rick Ricardelli It's a month in the States. That's okay.

The Ghost Couldn't I bring the manuscript back here to work on?

Sidney Kroll I'm afraid not. It's in a secure environment in Marty Rhinehart's own house. Only a few people are allowed to handle it.

Roy Quigley Sounds more like a bomb than a book. I will need to see it myself at some point. I am supposed to be editing it. Yeah, in theory.

John Maddox Actually, we need to talk about that. How soon can you get over there?

The Ghost As soon as you want.

Rick Ricardelli He'll fly tonight.

The Ghost Rick.

Rick Ricardelli It's okay.

John Maddox Okay, you're in.

[''After silence with Sidney giving an informal eye flash'']

The Ghost Oh!

[''Gets up'']

John Maddox Congratulations.

[''Shakes The Ghost's hand and pats him on shoulder'']

The Ghost Thank you. Thanks.

John Maddox Rick.

[''Off camera'']

The Ghost Thank you.

[''To Sidney'']

Sidney Kroll Actually, I have something here you might want to look at.

[''Holds up bag'']

The Ghost Is that... Is that...

Sidney Kroll No, no, no, this isn't Adam's book. No, it's another client of mine. Yeah, perhaps you can let me know what you think.

The Ghost Sure.

Sidney Kroll Okay, if you're gonna get that evening flight, we'd better talk contracts with Rick here. Wanna show our friend to the door? Would you?! Roy?!

[''To dazed Roy''; ''Raises voice''; ''Roy comes to'']

Rick Ricardelli Call you in an hour, buddy.

John Maddox Hey! Remember... Heart.

[''To The Ghost at door''; ''Pats chest saying in English accent'']

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The Good Shepherd

Agency Priorities and Personal Sacrifices

Bill Sullivan I'm sorry for not standing, my fucking feet are killing me.

Clover Wilson Agency first, God second.

Richard Hayes I remember a Senator once asked me when we talk about CIA why we never use the word the in front of it. And I asked him do you put the word the in front of God?

Clover Wilson There wasn’t very much to say. Six years is a long time.

Ulysses Hello, I believe you know me as Ulysses. Do you know what our code name is for you... it's "Mother". Yes, they said you were the quiet type. But your silence speaks volumes, what is the saying? "Your silence is deafening?" yes that is it. You will be a great adversary Mother, hopefully for many years.

[to Edward]

Arch Cummings How did the Irish poet say it, hmm? "E'er friend for today, is tomorrow's heartbreak.

Dr. Fredericks Get out while you still can. While you still believe. While you still have a soul.

Philip Allen Why is it that people like us choose to serve for nickels a day in a profession that makes us constantly look over our shoulder to see who's watching us?

Thomas Wilson They are right what they say about me. I was weak, a coward. I compromised myself, my honor, my family, my country. I am ashamed of myself. To my wife: I am sorry I've done this to you. To my son: I hope you'll grow to be a courageous man, a good husband, a good father. I hope whatever you decide to do you live a good full life. I hope whatever your dreams maybe come true. Your loving husband and father." -Thomas Wilson's Suicide Note

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