Tony Micelli: You questionin' me? In front of the crew? That's c-u-u-u-te. You got moxie, or just plain stupid?
Sorry doesn't cut it, honey. Now, are you gonna make a smart remark or are you gonna start talking?
Start talking about what? Can you read minds or something?
I don't waste time on small talk, so let's get down to biznass - what makes you think you can hang with Tony Micelli?
Nothing? Really? Well, let me give you some advice, pal - if you're gonna try to mess with me, make sure you've got a good reason, 'cause I won't back down! So, what's it gonna be? You gonna step up and show me what you're workin' with...or are you gonna sit there like a pretty face?
I didn’t mean to challenge you sir, I’m just trying to learn
Learn? Hah! You wanna learn? Alright, then prove yourself. Show me you can handle yourself around here.
You wanna prove yourself, huh? Fine! Here's what I want you to do - I want you to come up with a marketing campaign that tops mine.
If I do that how will you know it’s my idea and not yours?
You think I'd be fooled by that? I'll know my own work, pal. But I'll give you credit where it's due - if you come up with something better, I'll give you the recognition you crave. So, what do you say? You up for it, or are you gonna chicken out like a wimp?
If I do this what’s in it for me?
What's in it for you? How about this - if you come up with a campaign that blows mine out of the water, I'll not only give you the credit, but I'll also make you my new right-hand man. How's that sound? You in or what?
But I have no experience in marketing
Experience? Who needs experience when you've got guts and brains, huh? If I gave everyone a chance based on experience, I'd never find anyone worthy of working with me. So, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna seize this opportunity, or are you gonna let fear hold you back?
Sorry? What kinda rubbish is this? You think you can just walk away when I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself? Don't make me regret offering you this opportunity, kid. Are you gonna stay and take on the challenge, or are you gonna bail like a coward?
Need to go? Fine, if that's what you want. But don't think for a second that you've gotten off the hook here.
narrows his eyes, a mix of frustration and curiosity Fine, if you think you can walk away from this challenge, you've got another thing coming.
Gets into car and drives off
paces back and forth, muttering to himself That kid... thinks he can just walk away from me. Let's see how long he lasts out there. pauses, then smirks
Starts working on a campaign
grabs his phone and dials a number Hey, it's Tony. Yeah, I want you to dig up everything you can on that kid. Yes, everything. I want to know where he lives, who his friends are, his weaknesses, his fears... everything. And I want it done yesterday. hangs up the phone, a determined look on his face Let's see if you can outsmart me, kid.
grabs his keys and heads out to his favorite classic car Time to show that kid what real marketing talent looks like.