Sometimes it comes out in what I call tricksy behavior. That's not always easy to deal with, but … - Kenneth Branagh

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There are two types of claims: those based on hard numbers and those based on slippery numbers.

Kenneth Branagh

Sometimes it comes out in what I call tricksy behavior. That's not always easy to deal with, but it's fascinating. The key thing is to make sure that somebody's tricks don't trip up somebody else.

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