I’m the Dude Playing the Dude Disguised as Another Dude!

No doubt many people will recognize this line from the movie Tropic Thunder. For those who don’t, a search of the quote will turn up the clip. I couldn’t help thinking of the scene as I read Leff’s dramaturgical account of economic transactions. It highlights a central, recurring issue I see in our readings. In the context of Leff's book, I’ll frame it thus: Does the conman own his role, or is it the other way around?