There’s a great argument about how many men he actually killed. People would tell stories and then as we all know as stories get told over and over again, they get embellished, facts get changed, elaborated upon, exaggerated.
Meaning of the quote
The quote explains that when people tell stories, they often change and add details over time. As a story is told again and again, the facts can get exaggerated or changed, even if the original story wasn't completely true. This makes it hard to know the real details, like how many people were actually involved in the story.
About Keith Carradine
Keith Carradine is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like Nashville, Pretty Baby, and Choose Me, as well as his memorable TV performances on shows like Deadwood, Dexter, and The Big Bang Theory. He comes from a family of talented actors, including his father, John Carradine.
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