Starr had to be persuaded that the apparent revelation would not damage him ; the attention helped to revive his career .
The story reportedly delighted MacKenzie , who was keen to run it , and Max Clifford , who had been Starr 's public relations agent .
Starr had to be persuaded that the apparent revelation would not damage MacKenzie ; the attention helped to revive MacKenzie 's career .
The story reportedly delighted MacKenzie , who was keen to run it , and Max Clifford , who had been Starr 's public relations agent .