Lance Charnes's Blog - Posts Tagged "spies"

I'm involved with the Criminal Element again. This time, I talk about the difference between the popular conception of what spies are and do, and the somewhat less colorful reality of intelligence work.

"Say 'intelligence' and whoever hears you will come up with the usual associations: James Bond, Jason Bourne, Napoleon Solo (if they’re old enough and American), John Drake (if they’re old enough and British). A gun, a tuxedo, explosions, bad guys in red jumpsuits.

"Needless to say, that ain’t how it is."

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