It's wrong to dash your friend's dreams.
Sammy listens to Travis talk about his fantasy of becoming a best selling novelist with an amused expression.
Sammy wants to comment on Travis' fantasies.
Sammy suggests that Travis take some writing classes while seeking an editor to get a professional's opinion of his work.
Sammy tells Travis that he has a higher chance of winning the lottery than becoming a bestselling novelist.
Travis follows Sammy's advice and an editor offers to publish his book.
Travis becomes discouraged and stops writing.