Thanks. I do want to support the idea that all narratives should be questioned.

As I noted, Esther Williams had mentioned his situation in a 1984 interview (with Gail Sheehy). That was suggestive. Also, her story did not flatter her or suit her brand. It felt raw.

The story concerned a deeply private matter only three other people might've known about—1) Chandler, 2) his psychologist, 3) and his ex-wife. None of them spoke publicly, which is not unusual, but the instability in Chandler's marriage was highly suggestive of a problem. Also the contemporary talk of his emotional devastation.