I'm with ya on that one 100%.
Poor old Perper. He was damned if he did and damned if he didn't say anything substantial. If he had refused to be interviewed BANG - and when he WAS interviewed he had to be very, very careful.
Have no idea how old he is, but certainly he has seen his share of fakes and phonys, will have to put our faith in his life experience and intelligence. No shortage there.