"The way this whole novel thing came together was, I sold them one bill of goods and then didn't communicate very well. I am like Captain Run-on Sentence"

In this quote, Ahmet Zappa is reviewing his experience with writing a novel. He confesses that the procedure was not smooth and he made some errors along the way. Zappa discusses that he initially persuaded the publishers to take on his unique by presenting them with an incorrect or exaggerated idea of what it would be. Nevertheless, he then stopped working to successfully interact with them, resulting in confusion and misconceptions. Zappa compares himself to a "Captain Run-on Sentence", suggesting that he tends to ramble and not specify, which may have contributed to the absence of clear interaction. Overall, this quote highlights the significance of honesty and reliable interaction in any innovative undertaking.