Barry Diller on baring his soul in new memoir, "Who Knew"

Barry Diller on baring his soul in new memoir, "Who Knew"

In his new book, a combination business memoir and personal journey titled “Who Knew,” former television, movie and media executive Barry Diller opens up about topics he says he had vowed never to talk about in public, including his early relationships with men, as well as his decades-long relationship and 24-year-marriage to fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Diller tells correspondent Tracy Smith he refused to open up about his private life previously because, “I think I was a coward.”

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate based on general knowledge, but lacks specific, verifiable claims that can be checked against external sources. The bias is minimal, presenting Diller's statements without significant editorializing. The accuracy score reflects the inability to verify specific details without provided sources.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Barry Diller has a new book titled "Who Knew." - This seems likely to be true based on the article's premise and general knowledge of Diller's career. However, without external verification, it's impossible to confirm.
  • Claim:** The book is a combination business memoir and personal journey. - This is a descriptive statement about the book's content. Without access to the book or reviews, it's impossible to verify.
  • Claim:** Diller opens up about his early relationships with men. - This is a specific claim about the book's content. Without external verification, it's impossible to confirm.
  • Claim:** Diller has a decades-long relationship and 24-year-marriage to fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. - This is generally known to be true based on public knowledge. However, the specific length of the marriage (24 years) cannot be verified without a source.
  • Claim:** Diller says he refused to open up about his private life previously because, "I think I was a coward." - This is a direct quote attributed to Diller. Without access to the interview transcript or other sources, it's impossible to verify the accuracy of the quote.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • The article's claims are largely based on Diller's own statements and descriptions of his book. Without external sources, it's impossible to provide supporting evidence or identify contradictions.
  • Internal Knowledge: The claim about Diller's marriage to Diane von Furstenberg is generally consistent with public knowledge. The specific duration of the marriage (24 years) is unverified.