Hitting it Tall - The Lever Myth

"Longer levers = Longer distance." Commentators in numerous sports say the same thing, without really understanding what they're saying. But is it a myth or is it physics?
More importantly, if you're lucky enough to be tall, how can you take advantage of the levers and overcome the issues that tall people face on the golf course every day (plus buying pants that are long enough or shoes big enough). We should form a union. Tall Golfers United.
*Written and Authorised by Phil.