Lippman

I was just uh going over the Jake Jarmel book and I understand you worked with him very closely on this.

Elaine

Yes (clears her throat) yes I did.

Lippman

And uh, anyway I was just reading your final edit and um, there seems to be an inordinate number of exclamation points.

Elaine

Uh well um, I felt that the writing lacked certain emotion and intensity.

Lippman

Ah, (reads an excerpt) 'It was damp and chilly afternoon, so I decided to put on my sweatshirt!'