MICHAEL OVITZ: At the end, one hour before we’re set to take off, they said, “So if we were interested in looking to buy a motion picture studio, how would we pay you?” That’s what the question was. I looked at Hirata, straight in the eye and I said, “Hirata-san, if I provide a service that you find worthy and productive but does not result in anything, I expect nothing but my expenses.” And then I said, “But if, Hirata-san, I provide a service that you find worthy and productive, and if the price is to your satisfaction and you buy a company, I will then expect you to take a Brinks armored
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