opc, Al didn't say that he wanted 50% of the royalties, but what is your take on Al saying that 'a partnership is more dilutive than anything else as you are sharing your profits'?

It's an open-ended statement by Al, and there are multiple ways to interrpret sharing your profits. I interpreted sharing literally. I can't see Al giving up more than one half considering his total investment(s).

You can hang me out to dry on this one, opc...