i had a friend who had a handgun at the shop of someone who was supposed to be one of the best for customizing one of that particular guns
the expected completion date was long past, so he wrote him what he thought was a polite letter(pre email days) and asked when he could expect it to be returned.
a week or so later - he got a box- with all the parts and a note complaining about his impatience
I always remember the quote - even if i do not remember who said it
"just because no one understands you - doesn't mean you are an artist"
