In relation to 'He works himself into a fake froth; does some calculated, halfhearted gonzo writing; then collects a fat check.', does 'He doesn't collect a big check in exchange for working himself into a fake froth.' express a contradictory stance?
He works himself into a fake froth; does some calculated, halfhearted gonzo writing; then collects a fat check.###He doesn't collect a big check in exchange for working himself into a fake froth.