This is a technique I have come across before. Have a go at someone's typos to avoid actually addressing what they said.

The people I have listed KNEW MacColl. They had first hand experience of what he was like. What they have to say is not hearsay.

The "party line" is that MacColl was invariable polite and helpful and much loved by everyone who knew him.

I have said all I have to say about Ewan McColl - I have said all I know.

Apparently you don't want to know any more.

'thank you very often'

My parents are from Merseyside. Never heard it before.

Have you read Ben Harker's biography? Any comments?