belief vs evidence.

“Would you say it was the right choice?”
“No.”
“But at the time…”
“Yes, I thought it was a good idea.”
“And you got stuck with it.”
“Yes, I did.”
“A cover photo for your book that scared people off. Yet you never changed it.”
“Correct. I am loyal by nature.”
“You lost money on it.”
“A lot. And appreciation. Mostly appreciation.”
“Your friends suggested you change it.”
“From day one.”
“Your editor?”
“She too. Begged me to replace it.”
“Yet…”
“Yet I never did.”
“I guess I’m not the first to ask why.”
“No, you’re not.”