Arch Enemy - Shadows And Dust

The calm confidence of the colonel speaks of his makings of a clever player. He treats one of the Hollywood magnates with condescending good-naturedness, so that when the time comes, he can bargain the greatest possible fee for his artist. This arrogance is reminiscent of a bluff in poker. Parker did not receive any other proposals at all, which, it would seem, was hinted at his intransigence, and appeared at the decisive negotiations with Wallis with empty hands. His ploy could be appreciated when, on April 6, he proudly announced the signing of a contract between Wallis and Elvis on terms beyond imagination.