I am an artist

SCRAPPER: Get your manager. I need someone who UNDERSTANDS arts and crafts.
JOHN: I GET art, lady. I AM an artist.
SCRAPPER: Really?
JOHN: YES. I AM. I happen to be in a VERY successful local band.
SCRAPPER: REALLY?
JOHN: I happen to be in a MODERATELY successful local band.
SCRAPPER: There we go...