I'm told the key to a successful CIA cover, is that the job needs to be boring, so that people who ask "What do you do for a living?" regret it (Think Ben Stein, talking about the joys of Accounting).
In his case, he started to get into his work. I think he actually began to make a difference in the world.
Also, he developed "doctrinal differences" with the CIA. Despite all the medals and whatnot, he was actually quite liberal and kind. It was difficult for him to deal with what clandestine service became.
I'm told the key to a successful CIA cover, is that the job needs to be boring, so that people who ask "What do you do for a living?" regret it (Think Ben Stein, talking about the joys of Accounting).
In his case, he started to get into his work. I think he actually began to make a difference in the world.
Also, he developed "doctrinal differences" with the CIA. Despite all the medals and whatnot, he was actually quite liberal and kind. It was difficult for him to deal with what clandestine service became.