5.11.2010

Neil Gaiman charges $45k for four hours

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.

4 comments:

  1. That's pretty cheap, actually. Amy Tan used to charge $40K to speak at universities, and for nowhere near four hours.

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  2. If he commanded an audience for four hours then he earned every penny. That's a loooooong talk.

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  3. I mean, I'm pretty sure Snookie makes more money for less time.

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  4. How about if you came and hung out at my house and I paid you with cookies?

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