Wright replied to this blog post citing his own extensive interview with Shoup that directly contradicts Shoup's later version of events.

In response to Pinker's comments regarding the inevitability of human-like intelligence (as versus to the elephant trunk), Wright replies:

Wright replies that built into her schedule will be visits to a favourite retreat house in Edinburgh -'to recharge my batteries'.

Wright replied, "Take it, you'll never make that much with me."

Wright replies.

Wright calmly replied, "Richard, why don't you move your desk?"

When asked about performing again, Wright replied he would be happy on stage anywhere.

Wright replied unhurriedly, "That's all arranged, Mr. Thomas.

Wright replied that the ships in question had French passes and hoisted French colours while fighting him.

Wright replies: "By this time we had effectively stopped using Mr Whittamore two years previously."