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There were pros and cons to being the boss. Hiring and firing people, deciding which projects held merit, or pulling the plug on ones that drained the budget only fueled the God-like complex that people in his position wielded as deftly as a Samurai does a sword. Scott preferred to think that he had more compassion than some of his colleagues. A few of his employees, however, seemed to enjoy pointing out to him that he was just as big an asshole as his contemporaries. And those whom he allowed that privilege meant more to him than just being an employee. Carli Tanner was not only the most talented photojournalist on his staff, and one of the best in the business, she didn’t take any of his s**t, for which she had earned his deepest respect. With respect, came “like.” Scott “liked” few
