Yeah probably about third of what we read is totally untrue, a third sort of true but spun in a certain way/ part true, and a third true. I agree with you both, it doesn't sound like Nic and a statement like that would only draw attention to it. Maybe it said please focus on the work (Bangkok Dangerous) and not personal stuff and the press exaggerated it!
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