It appears someone else told their story instead of them telling it.

I told him, as long as you have a bat in your hand, you can rewrite the story. Instead of just talking to a writer, you can write the story.

The story about the great things Senator Burns has done for Montana has been told, but we need to reiterate it and remind voters what a tremendous resource Senator Burns is for the state.

I have been told I have resigned; however, I'm telling you I have not resigned. Usually a guy knows if he's resigned, but I know that I have not resigned.

For seldom shall she hear a tale So said, so tender, yet so true.

I cannot tell how the truth may be; I say the tale as 'twas said to me.