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September 22, 1975

Mme. Sheila Hicks
Atelier des Grands Augustins
30, rue Dauphine
Paris 6, France

Sheila dear:

I do not know why the telephone inhibits me whether I am speaking to Brooklyn or Paris. I always simply think about it as an intrument to convey impersonal messages and have never been able to sustain a long conversation even though AT&T is paying for it, which is why I am always so anxious to know when your next visit is to be.

First, on the AT&T story, I have written to Frederick Thomas asking him to send you shipping instructions on the piece. I am delighted to know your feelings about it and would suggest that we simply forget Stan Smith and his stupidities regarding recognizable AT&T materials. I heartily concur in the artist having his own secrets about the work he produces.

Our letters crossed, so you now know that Michael Rubinstein has three pieces and will probably make up his mind soon.

With regard to l'Oeil, I will compose a letter and perhaps Daniel when he is here can help me translate it into French so that I can send it. Fire and thunder is totally unnecessary when there are facts and I shall use these strongly and make my point without either being accusatory or inflammatory. I quite agree with you that confrontations make no sense particularly when anyone is as secure in his artistry as you are.