Alright, I'll concede the point.
The rest stands, though. I seriously doubt Mr. Cuscuna has the slightest interest in pursuing the point. Hey, fair enough, right?
Sometimes you reach a point in your life/career where you just say, "fuck you. This is the best buggywhip in the business. Buy it, or don't. But I ain't interested in making no goddamn spark plugs."
Rest in peace. You've earned it.