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Rodgers proposes another project but warns that he can no longer tolerate Hart’s unprofessionalism: “It’s a business,” he insists, and that means showing up at the office every day ready to work at 9 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

And more than 100 Hollywood publicity firms called on the association to “eradicate the longstanding exclusionary ethos and pervasive practice of discriminatory behavior, unprofessionalism, ethical impropriety and alleged financial corruption.”

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2023

“To have 22 people march into court and be waiting as if it is some kind of game. I have never experienced such a level of unprofessionalism in my career,” Scherer said, raising her voice.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

A coalition 100 Hollywood PR firms accused the organisation of "discriminatory behaviour, unprofessionalism, ethical impropriety and alleged financial corruption", saying they would advise the stars they represent not to work with the HFPA.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2021

The thought of the false death certificates and burial certificates, and of the unprofessionalism of Darcy, will abrade your legal susceptibilities; but submit to the torture for my sake, Polycarp.

From Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes by Bennett, Arnold