>>>"Phil stands 6'6" tall in his 6" stiletto heels". I thought, why not just say he's 6' tall!
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>>Because the later is just a measurement - the former is a fashion statement <s>
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>But they never said "Elton John stands 6' tall in his 8" stack-heel boots"

Look, statement is just one of the financial reports. In his case, they didn't do any reporting. They made a movie... remember the pinball wizard? :)