[He lets out a LONG-SUFFERING whine, watching Billy play with the bear.] They just don't understand art. Not like you. Because that's what we have in common: [His eyes light up.] We're visionaries.

[And then, West nods enthusiastically. Not only does Billy have seniority over the others, he's clearly smarter, too.]

If they don't listen, you should thrash them. Hard.