I have read these feeble attempts at counselling Raper and lads, you are being far too tough. Try this:
"Look Stu, just because some smart-backsided rude brat has a friendly jeer at your kid, doesnt mean you are a bad person. Its not personal mate, its just part of being a celebrity. Everyone wants a touch of fame. Let it go. Release the negative energy. Begone devil brat and unkind words!
Now there are many ways to obtain the closure you need Stu. Its not a betrayal to sack anybody. If your assistant is getting too uppity, you'll just have to bone him.
If Dykes and/or kimmorley arent working, bone them too.
Cleanse your life of evil spirits of betrayal and failure. Bin them. Liberate your creative soul.
You are not a failure as a perosn Stu, you just dont have a special talent at a particular calling in life. There are other positions available in other industries, you'll just have to adjust a bit. People do it everyday.
Failure is better characterised as a challenge.
Feel better? I thought so."
Thats how to do it lads.