1042 Chapter 1042 Involuntarily
When Dawes heard Hugo's words that he was finally willing to accept the interview, he couldn't help but feel relieved, and the smile between his brows permeated. It was not in vain that he carefully crafted that heroic and magnificent vote. As long as Hugo is willing to talk to him, he has absolute confidence to dig enough news value in Hugo.
Dawes felt relieved when he thought of this. He started to walk into the house, but was blocked by Hugo, which made Dawes raised his head in confusion, and then he looked at When it came to Hugo's face with a warm smile, "Today is just our first meeting, you wouldn't imagine that I would invite you to my house for coffee, right?"
Dawes's expression froze for a moment, and before he could react, he heard Hugo say, "Please wait a moment, I will change clothes and come out immediately." After speaking, Hugo said without any hesitation. Close the door.
Dawes stood there, laughing dumbly: He spent so much time and energy, but he didn't even enter Hugo's house. This is really...
It only took a few minutes for Hugo to go in, and he quickly changed into an iron gray sweater and jeans, holding an army green coat in his hand, and then motioned for Dawes to follow in his footsteps and set off together.
Dawes glanced at the simple and unpretentious store in front of him. It read "Intellectuals Coffee" in red and white letters. It was located on the retro and prosperous Sunset Boulevard. house, but never thought to go in and sit.
But after following in Hugo's footsteps and entering the coffee shop, Dawes found that the clerk and Hugo were very familiar. They greeted and joked familiarly. The clerk even waved the "Los Angeles Times" for the past two days. "The taunting of Hugo made the front page again, and Hugo was smiling brightly, not at all angry.
Dawes realized that although he had been following Hugo closely for nearly a year—if not closely following him—his knowledge of Hugo was still only scratching the surface. Dawes's mind suddenly flashed across the Los Angeles Times' evaluation of Hugo: "One Hundred Years of Solitude".
"Is this the coffee shop you often come to?" Dawes sat down in the chair, looked at Hugo in front of him, and asked casually.
Hugo chuckled, "Don't disturb the tranquility here." If Hugo noticed that there were paparazzi following, he would rarely come here, because this coffee house was originally a place where real coffee lovers gather. , he didn't want to destroy the tranquility here because of himself. Dawes is the second reporter to follow him here besides Nicholas McClen. In addition, Hugo will choose the Al Bar more often.
Of course, Hugo would bring Dawes here, not because Dawes persuaded him, but because he had other plans.
"You know, in this world, there are a lot of important things besides Hollywood starlight. Let's not discuss heavy topics like wars, famines, etc. At least, coffee is one of them. For many people who come Said that the importance of coffee is far more than Hollywood, more than entertainers. So don't try to anger this group of people, if you want to put on airs here, I'm afraid you will be overwhelmed by shame and suffocated to death." Hugo said with a chuckle When he arrived, there was a little joy and ridicule in his tone, and it could be heard that he was not in a bad mood.
Dawes thought about the overwhelming news in the newspapers and magazines in the past two days, and compared with the calm and relaxed Hugo in front of him, he had an illusion in a trance, as if he and Hugo were in two different time and space. Or maybe it's the illusion that newspapers and magazines report that the protagonist of the news is not Hugo at all.
"I'm not a coffee lover, but I'm a ****** addict. You know, my job needs a ****** perk." Dawes, also trying to lighten himself up, said casually. .
Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, "Maybe there is also nicotine." Dawes chuckled, "At least not snowflake powder." This is a hint of poison. The product made Dawes laugh again.
Objectively speaking, in the Hollywood environment, there is no exposure to drugs. People with high quality are almost cherished animals that are on the verge of extinction. The difference is that some people just choose big ones. Hemp - this drug is on the edge of illegal and legal. Some people are just for a moment of excitement - they are no longer interested after the experience, while some people fall into the abyss. Lancaster had also sunk in the period following the failure of the Hudson Eagles in 1991, not only drinking but also smoking. Poison, has also been arrested several times to the police station.
Naturally, the paparazzi or journalists represented by Dawes are no exception, because they are also part of the circle.
"So, tell me, where is my value?" Hugo's last sentence was still a joke, but the next sentence suddenly changed the subject, bringing the focus of the conversation to the topic, which made Dawes smile. Stiff.
Dawes shrugged and pouted, trying to use this method to make his brain work quickly, "You know, you are the most valuable entertainer in Hollywood right now..."
"Please, if you're going to talk to me politely, I don't think you'll be coming in today, let alone selling your exclusive photos to 'US Weekly'. Since you're going to show up in front of me, you must have a plan , so, why don't you spread the word?" Hugo almost ripped off all the courtesy in one sentence, giving Dawes almost no room for buffering.
Dawes did not speak immediately this time, but looked at Hugo with interest, and Hugo was not timid, and met Dawes's eyes calmly.
As a senior paparazzi, Dawes has seen all kinds of entertainers in the circle, of course there is also Hugo, Hugo is more like a combination of Marlon Brando, Paul Newman and Tom Cruise , Hugo is always able to grasp the rhythm of the conversation in his own hands, and vaguely occupy the initiative. More importantly, the wisdom in Hugo's eyes always made reporters feel like they were completely red when facing him. This feeling is bad.
"You know this is impossible. If you spread the word, it is nothing more than the word 'interest', and there is no need for us to talk, right?" Dawes is not a fuel-efficient lamp, he said a word Put Hugo back. Dawes' ability to drive Sean Penn and Johnny Depp crazy, naturally shows that he is a bold and careful guy, even more difficult than Anthony Bond Stewart.
"That's why I asked you, where is my value." Hugo was not worried at all, Shi Shiran retorted. After these words came out, the conversation between Hugo and Dawes came to a deadlock, and the two were silent for a while.
The relationship between the artist and the paparazzi is actually very delicate. On the one hand, the paparazzi are persecuting the artist, digging up the unknown secrets of the artist, and even trying to drive the artist crazy. Their goal is to reveal the hidden inside story of the artist. But on the other hand, the paparazzi are begging the artists, because the artists are the paparazzi’s jobs, just like the countless paparazzi weeping after the death of Princess Diana, they are not sad about the death of the princess, but sad that their jobs are gone.
This relationship is even more bizarre and weirder than the relationship between an entertainer and an ordinary entertainment reporter, and certainly more exciting.
Now, Hugo is trying to restrain Dawes, and Dawes is unwilling to be restrained; in turn, Dawes wants to cooperate with Hugo, but Hugo is forcing Dawes to show his cards. Both sides are trying to gain the upper hand, and no one wants to budge.
"You know where your value is." Dawes said, but he still didn't soften his attitude, "You know you can't avoid the entanglement of paparazzi, even if you quit the entertainment industry, it's impossible in a short time. "Dawes is threatening Hugo, but that's what it is.
Even the semi-retired Marlon Brando and the active stage Katherine Hepburn are still unable to get rid of the entanglement of reporters - including the paparazzi. This is the tragedy of public figures, and even their funerals will still be made Newsworthy commodities.
"So, why don't you take a step back and give some opportunities for cooperation, I think, it's good for both of us, and it's good for everyone else." Although Dawes didn't say it clearly, the words were already very clear. .
Hugo is now the most newsworthy person. Whether he wants to or not, all the reporters and paparazzi will target him and keep harassing him. If Hugo always refuses to cooperate, then the people around Hugo will suffer next. , as if Mr. Bond angered Adam this time. The so-called involuntary, is such a truth. No matter how powerful Hugo is alone, it is difficult to control the actions of the entire news network.
Therefore, Dawes is asking Hugo to give some convenience, at least not to be too exclusive. Then, the paparazzi can find enough news in Hugo, and they will not bother the people around Hugo. Or to be more precise, Dawes is asking Hugo to give him convenience.
Hugo is just a fledgling, Dawes can only represent himself, not all paparazzi, his promise has no effect at all, and this proposal of Dawes is not good for Hugo at all, even if it is equal to Actively cooperate in threatening Hugo.
However, Dawes's words also make sense. If Hugo is willing to cooperate and Dawes can break enough news, then the focus of news is indeed easier to focus on Hugo, so as to prevent people around Hugo from being hurt.
In fact, in the final analysis, it is still a matter of interests. Dawes handed over the interests of this exclusive report, trying to exchange for more long-term interests, and let Hugo sell his own interests to protect the interests of others around him.
Dawes's goal is not unexpected, it is completely expected by Hugo, but should he compromise? Is this the price of cruelty and growth in society? In order to protect those around you, you must sacrifice yourself. In other words, this is the price that Hollywood, Vanity Fair, has to pay for its success.