185 187 1 A. Truth has many, many meanings and is a 1 transcript of the interview? We'd like to see 2 continuum. The Supreme Court has held that 2 it. 3 rhetorical hyperbole cannot be the basis, for 3 MR. SCAROLA: That's exactly what I gave 4 example, of perjury prosecutions or generally of a 4 you, the photocopy. 5 defamation prosecution. 5 MR. SCOTT: We're doing it right now. 6 So it depends on the context. You might 6 Maybe we can move on and come back then. 7 just look at the dictionary and probably get a 7 MR. SCAROLA: No, I would like to proceed. 8 variety of definitions for it. 8 MR. SCOTT: Then let's stop until I get a 9 BY MR. SCAROLA: 9 copy of it. Because he -- | want -- 10 Q. Well, what I'm concerned about, 10 MR. SCAROLA: I don't think that's 11 Mr. Dershowitz, is not a dictionary definition. I li necessary because your client has told us that 12 want to know what your understanding of rhetorical 12 he has a superb memory and one of the things | 13 hyperbole is. 13 would like to know is what he's able to recall. 14 And do you agree that pursuant toe your 14 If he needs to refresh his memory, the 15 understanding of rhetorical hyperbole, it is an 15 transcripts will be here in just a moment, but 16 exaggeration beyond the facts? 16 I don't want to delay going forward. 17 MR. SCOTT: Objection, argumentative and 17 MR. SCOTT: Do you need the transcript to 18 compound, three questions. 18 refresh your memory? 19 A. No-- 19 THE WITNESS: Well, [have no memory of 20 MR. SCOTT: You can answer. 20 what specifically | said on a particular day in 21 A. -- | would not agree with that definition. 21 a particular interview. 22 BY MR. SCAROLA: 22 MR. SCOTT: Since you have a copy in front 23 Q. Okay. Then define it for us, if you 23 of him, why don't you just show him your copy 24 — would, please. 24 then? Read the -- ask your question and let 25 A. I think I have already. 25 him read it. 186 188 1 Q. I'm sorry, I missed the definition. Could 1 BY MR. SCAROLA: 2 you te