Possible Clues:

• Took by force
• Meticulous editor forced out
• Insisted on and obtained, say payment
• Seems that Edward is precise, having been formerly on the stage, it seems
• Having once been in show business, got out of
• Formerly played, now paid, forced to
• 'Claimed, demanded (7)'
• Demanded once and performed
• Punctilious editor required
• Claimed former partner pretended