mrd:
"Is it hearsay if he has said it to multiple people at multiple times who can testify what he said when - and no doubt have written notes to support their statements??"
Technically, no, that is not hearsay. It is to Andy, however. And, it is to this board. This board did not hear Dial say it. I did not hear him say it. Therefore, to US, it is hearsay. There is no proof that he has said it to anyone and there will be no proof, presumably, unless (or until) it is testified to (first hand) in a court of law - which will never happen IMO.
Len