Carly Simon throws her drink in Adam's face over a piece he wrote about her. He later tells his boss at Rolling Stone he has a deal with Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster was co-founded by Carly's father. Given Carly's obvious disdain for Adam, it's highly unlikely Simon & Schuster would publish him.
The name of the sales person at The Sports Connection who gives Adam a tour of the club is named Robert. At her birthday party, Sally calls him Albert.