Graphic Design, although occasionally rewarding, can be extremely labor-intensive and subjective. I have the gray hairs to confirm this fact.

Over the years, I have worked with a variety of clients, from WONDERFUL to CHALLENGING to ÜBER-CHALLENGING. There was one particular case, where I quickly boxed up a particularly over-subjective client's reference materials and sent them packing.

In certain situations, the immortal words of Chris Pinkham, a former member of the EYMER DESIGN TEAM, comes to mind.

"I love the clown but can we lose the makeup?"

Sigh. – Doug.