I Worked For Mi6 In The Sixties,

For Better Or Worse, I've Been Involved In The Description Of Political Conflict.

It's The Oldest Question Of All, George. Who Can Spy On The Spies?

I've Never Been Able To Write A Book Without One Very Strong Character In My Rucksack.

I Mean, I'm In The Business Of Storytelling, Not Message Making.

Agents Of Disruption, Subversion, Sabotage And Disinformation Tunnelers And Smugglers, Listeners And Forgers, Trainers And Recruiters And Talent Spotters And Couriers And Watchers And Seducers, Assassins And Balloonists, Lip Readers And Disguise Artists.