I would argue there are more actors who do their own stunts than spies who risk their own lives (albeit I can't comment on those of others). It seems closer to

I would argue there are more actors who do their own stunts than spies who risk their own lives (albeit I can't comment on those of others). It seems closer to being a reporter, where you cultivate sources and relationships for access to information and better sources. Very similar personality type, hence why they recruit people with marketing and PR backgrounds, where instead of being earnest and civic minded or ideological like a reporter, they apply those same journalistic skills strategically.