"as a keep are you noticing an increase in business right now with all the layoffs?" Burkard pauses to reflect of the effects of depression on job loss which shortly after is followed by money shortage.
Breaks out some gum and offers it to those around him.
"Mariah I am surprised to see you here are things that bad in the entertainment world? Never really thought things slowed much in that industry."
Nods, "I always find these places very dry so a bit of gum or hard candy helps to sooth the throat I find."
Mariah answers quickly...
"Well, you all know Dad is very wealthy and with just a phone call he can put the world to my feet but I am a big woman already so it is only fair that I can see about my own things"
Nodding his head in agreement, "Yes pushing to make your personal goals in life is very rewarding both for the inner child and the outer adult."