Neil Gaiman recently spoke at a library event, and was paid $45,000 for a four hour talk (and before anyone asks, the money was earmarked for speakers, so they couldn't spend it on anything else).
Some people are angry, but I say, hey, I would also charge that much. Now taking speaking engagements! Mail cash, and I assure you I'll show up.
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That's pretty cheap, actually. Amy Tan used to charge $40K to speak at universities, and for nowhere near four hours.
ReplyDeleteIf he commanded an audience for four hours then he earned every penny. That's a loooooong talk.
ReplyDeleteI mean, I'm pretty sure Snookie makes more money for less time.
ReplyDeleteHow about if you came and hung out at my house and I paid you with cookies?
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