Being a spy was "the coolest thing ever" in TV series and Bond movies where the bad/good guys are easily spotted (they even make grimaces), the spy gets all the

Being a spy was "the coolest thing ever" in TV series and Bond movies where the bad/good guys are easily spotted (they even make grimaces), the spy gets all the flashy cars, pretty girls and never dies... Try talking to a real spy, see how "cool" their life's are, watching their back constantly, being sent to slaughter at any time, etc. doesn't look like a good bargain to me.