Warning: If curse words offend you, don't watch this.

Harlan Ellison is a very successful science fiction writer. Here's his take on not getting paid for your work in exchange for "Oh, but it's free publicity." Which musicians/songwriters hear often.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5IV23g-fE

[This message has been edited by SemiLiveMusic (edited 04-17-2010).]