Of course, we all watch James Bond with envy - knowing the U.S. government would never pay for the lifestyle he enjoys.

Looking back at my career, I wish I knew then what I know now... that gender bias is built into the system, and it's unconscious in many ways. I wish I had the maturity and courage to have pushed back more. I was always trying to be a 'good girl' and play by the rules.

I did a book event with a former colleague, Bob Bauer, and was so relieved that he said I got all the CIA stuff right.

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