two dozen requests of him asking to have an interview with the president, which he never did, he never discussed this book with the president. and to me that would be the most important voice that you could have if you were looking to write a book about an individual would be to have some time with him. he never d he was repeatedly denied that i think because we saw him for what he was. and there was no reason for us to waste the president of the united states time. and frankly i'll let you have one follow up. >> i appreciate that. should the letter from the president's lawyers aimed at steve bannon and aimed at the publisher be interpreted as a threat from the united states government from this administration to not publish this book? >> it's not from the united states government. it's from the president's personal attorney. and i think it is very clear what its purpose is and there is nothing beyond that. if you have specifics on that i would refer you to the president's attorneys. thanks so much, guys.