Dobbs: Frank, how’s the greeting card business over in Claremont?
Zappa: It’s not music, but I got a hunch that what I’m learning about business, especially advertising, is going to help me be a better composer.
Dobbs: Do you think Don Vliet will learn as much in the shoe business?
Zappa laughed and turned on his tape recorder.
Dobbs: I met a genius the other day over in Cucamonga.
Zappa: Oh?
Dobbs: His name is Paul Buff and he has this amazing studio. It has the most advanced recording equipment I’ve ever seen – out here in the sticks, no less! I told him about you and Don. He says you’re welcome to visit and look it over any time.
Zappa: Give me his address and I’ll go over tonight.
Dobbs: Sure, but if you keep that tape recorder running, you’re going to owe me millions.
