Apart from when I am dealing with conspiracy theories and speculation, I generally like to have my facts straight. Getting the facts straight means getting as much background information on a topic as you can so as to give a proper picture of a person or a situation. Of course in the news business this is not always possible for reasons of space, time and keeping the reader's interest. Even in conversations too much background and detail can ruin a good tale. Over the years I have come to learn that the facts often stand in the way of a good story...
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