and does it matter to him? from the reply "Ah well, since I can't please everybody, I might as well just worry about pleasing myself." I'd say not.

Gareee, there's more to life than money. it's nice your so concerned.. but.. he's not worried... why are you? you say 'But do you exist in numbers to make his work time worthwhile as a commercial venture? THAT's the real question.' - your're the only person asking it!