How does the man probably feel?

W: Did you get the part you tried out in the play?
M: That role was given to someone else, but I got a better part.

W: Good morning, Mr Smith. I hope I’m not disturbing your work.
M: Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. I’m always in my office before lunch.
W: I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and I’d like to discuss my topic with you.
M: Of course. What would you like to work on?