Wikipedia doesn't hold up, it can be altered by anyone. I know people who have purposely changed things on the site, just for fun. These people hacked Wikipedia, because they were tired of people using it as an encyclopedia (I am tired of the same thing, but don't care to look at the site, let alone take the time to change anything on it). You could say that you gave birth to Queen Elizabeth II is you want, and it will be up there until a moderator comes upon it and checks the veracity (or not). Just look at how many things do not have sources on Wikipedia, or the source material, that is on there, aren't primary sources (which is what we scientists will only use).
Frank Abignale mentions the people that helped him write his books, as do most authors. It brings to mind the author James Patterson, who currently holds the title for having the most books published. Have you noticed how many of his books are co-authored though? Someone who can't get a book published under their name alone (or won't sell as many, if any books with just their name), in his genre, can contact him or his publishing house, add his name ABOVE their own, and there is the "new James Patterson" novel. Having someone co-write is another thing. You may have the idea, but don't know how to put it all down, that is why you have a co-writer and editors. If you read Frank Abognale's books, and not Wikipedia, you will see that credit is given where needed.
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spookyrat1
10 years ago
I think there's no doubt the authorities were glad to finally catch up with him and then glad that he came onside with them.
As others have indicated above, does every t need to be crossed and every i dotted in this story? The guy clearly was an extremely talented counterfeiter and conman. He made a successful career on both sides of the law out of his talents and this film attests to that.🐭
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