https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2009/07/15/dont-smell-it-sell-it-has-henry-waxman-read-the-healthcare-bill/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:27:19 -0400<![CDATA[&#8220;Don&#8217;t smell it. Sell it!&#8221; was a wisecrack/watchword employed by NY and Hollywood agents when I was breaking in as a writer. [Were there men on the moon then?-ed. No, just cows.] Of course the wags were referring to the wretched manuscripts and screenplays they were supposed to be flogging to publishers or producers. Don&#8217;t worry about whether you like it or not &#8211; just sell the sucker. In fact, why even bother to read it? If the buyers buy, who cares?]]>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:54:30 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2009/07/15/dont-smell-it-sell-it-has-henry-waxman-read-the-healthcare-bill-n217291