Dear Robert Greene...

My ex-boyfriend won't admit he's my babydaddy. And now he's dating someone new. What do I do?

Look to Law 5: "So much depends on reputation - guard it with your life." He besmirched your reputation. Turn this from a tawdry, public fight to a crusade for a higher cause: his responsibility as a father. And remember Law 26: "Keep your hands clean." Never say anything nasty about him. Have your lawyer leak information.

I did all the work for a Grammy-nominated album but got no nods myself. Why?

Law 7 - "Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit" - is working against you. In this case, walk away with your talent. When she/he comes begging, make it on your own terms. Use absence to create honor and respect, which is Law 16.

How do I tell my client not to make another comeback?

Follow Law 31: "Control the options." It's reverse psychology. Let's say the client is a 60-year-old drug addict who hasn't had a hit in years. Tell him it's a great idea. Set an insanely rigorous schedule: diet, exercise, voice lessons. Tell him you're booking a mega-tour, months on the road. Faced with that option, he'll choose not to do it. Then suggest he comeback as a producer, which will get his cash flowing again-and yours.