I think that there is a time and a place for admissions like this, but, as has already been said, such admissions should be few and far in between. I also agree with Chris that you need to know a little about your admission recipient to know whether or not it is a good idea.
Generally, I try to finesse the issue with comments like those Rut suggested ("if that's what happened, I guess I must have missed it"). When something is real clear, however, the honest/truthful answer always enhances credibility with those for whom our credibility matters.
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