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Our Man About Town Is Mad About Advertising

Neilan Tyree’s column was right on the money [Art & Commerce, Dec. 18]. It’s always puzzled me why we make ourselves so miserable in our business. Yet I know a few happy people—those who stay close to their craft (as opposed to agency politics, money or fame), and those who stay close enough to their clients to understand their needs and deliver for them.

Seems to me if you can do one or both of those you can show up for work with a smile on your face most days.

Stephen Harty

Managing director

Merkley Newman Harty

New York

As a recruiter, I hear from people when they are at their disgruntled worst and ready to leave the ad business behind.













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