We reconvene in Mark’s suite, which looks over onto the city. 'Quite a good view,' says Rob. They briefly reflect on the press conference, as if it was a necessary chore to deal with and now that it has been done everyone can enjoy themselves. Rob informs...
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We reconvene in Mark’s suite, which looks over onto the city. 'Quite a good view,' says Rob. They briefly reflect on the press conference, as if it was a necessary chore to deal with and now that it has been done everyone can enjoy themselves. Rob informs Mark of a good place to get fake Rolex watches. 'Oh good, I can buy a few as presents,' Mark banters. Conversations are halted by the appearance of Mr. Promoters’ assistant. (Mr. Promoter himself has so far not welcomed Mark personally) Mark’ refusal and comment about the soft drink sponsorship have apparently ruffled some feathers but as a compromise Mark has agreed to be presented with a huge poster acknowledging the deal and it is presented to him in his bedroom. An undisclosed fee endorsement is also mentioned. 'No free cases of the drink then,' Mark observed later. As Mark poses for photographs, he announces to everyone that in future at any book signing there should be a life-size cardboard cutout of him and people can pay to ha
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