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Fred Allen

An advertising agency is 85 percent confusion and 15 percent commission.

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Fred Allen is saying that most of the work in an advertising agency involves dealing with unclear or complicated situations, while only a small part is actually earning money through commissions. This highlights how confusion dominates the daily experience, making the financial rewards seem relatively minor.

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