I wasn't sure this should go into the serious discussion forum but the bbc website have this story:- Read more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6178659.stm I suppose that being very tall has it's advantages, but its a nice story for this christmas season.
Almost sounds too story book-like to be true; I immediately thought of 'Big Fish' after reading the quote! Nice find btw, that's brightened up my day