I really didn& #39;t want to respond to the backlash, but it is difficult when you are being traduced to just sit back and take it. My piece has been legalled several times and I have been assured there is nothing in it that constitutes a contempt of court.

Anyone who knows me at all - whether they like or hate my work - would understand that I take these things very seriously indeed.

And now I am going to stop because I am well aware there are more important things going on in the world right now.

Also, finally, I am not looking for sympathy. This is my job and I am happy to do it. I just needed to contradict that lie because it is important to me, and so I could draw a line under it.