so what's the TRUTH???

Is it:

"I can spread whatever I want because I'm invisible and I use good cover and I read "Burning the Tables" by Arthur Anserson."

or

"I got kicked out of every casino I play in and get arrested and back-roomed and my fingers smashed with a ball peen hammer."

So what is the truth because card counters and those considering being card counters need to know because I've heard both sides of thisa story presented here.