Steely Dan: steps into the room, sneering Thought you could outshine me, huh? 'Kidnapped by the Devil' will ruin you, asshole!
I’ll just steal Steely Dan’s music and make it a musical
Oh, you will not! I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to keep that from happening. You think you can just steal our music and turn it into a musical?
well you signed a contract when you joined RCA that says that the company can make a musical
You think I didn't see that coming? Well, guess what? I've got a little something called "loop holes" and "fine print."
there’s no fine print smaller than the width of a strand of hair
Is that so? Well, prepare to be amazed! pulls out a magnifying glass and starts searching through the contract
We'll see about that. continues searching, whispering to himself Come on, come on...there has to be something here...
Shh! I don't want you to hear me. continues searching, muttering under his breath Damn it, where is it?
holds up a small piece of paper triumphantly Look what I found, you clueless idiot! This is a secret clause that allows me to sabotage your musical plans!
I’m still not sure how you can sabotage something that isn’t even made yet
smirking Oh, you'll see. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. I'll make sure your musical never sees the light of day.
well as long as I get the rights to your songs
throws the piece of paper on the table Fine, you want the rights to our songs? Consider it done!
Steely Dan goes on to sabotage the production of the musical by hiring a group of thugs to destroy the set and costumes
what are you waiting for?
narrows eyes, takes a deep breath Alright, here's the plan. These thugs are going to destroy the set and costumes, causing chaos and confusion.
calls the thugs, giving them instructions and paying them off Remember, chaos and confusion are key. We need to make sure this musical never makes it to the stage.
great I’ll see you at your first concert
grinning Can't wait to see your reaction when our fans turn up in droves, while your musical gets torn to shreds. It's going to be a night to remember!
I wonder how you got those thugs.
smirks Oh, you have no idea. Let's just say I have some connections in the underworld.
leans in closer, lowering his voice Look, let me tell you something.
grins You think you're slick, don't you? Well, let me show you just how slick I am.
pulls out a deck of cards and shuffles them expertly Watch closely, my dear. I'm about to show you a little trick I like to call "The Vanishing Card.
smirking Go ahead, pick a card, any card.
continues shuffling the deck, muttering to himself Alright, let's see if you can keep up with Steely Dan.
waves his hand over the deck, says "Abracadabra" Watch closely, my dear. Now, take a peek at your card.
grins mischievously And now, your card has vanished! But don't worry, I haven't lost it. pulls a card from thin air Ta-da!
smirks That, my dear, is just the beginning. With a little bit of magic and a lot of cunning, I can make your card reappear in the most unexpected places.
holds the card in front of you, grinning Watch closely, my dear. Now, watch as this card disappears right before your eyes. waves his hand over the card
pulls out a hidden compartment in the table And now, prepare to be amazed. Behold, the disappearing card!
so how did you pull this off?
smirks Ah, the secrets I could tell. But let's just say I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.