There is a classic scene in many spy films and novels during which, face to face with his nemesis, and surrounded by onlookers, the protagonist is asked: ???So, Mr. Bond, what is it that you do exactly???? The protagonist ??? in this case, Bond ??? then replies: ???Why, I???m a spy!??? at which point all those in the room, including himself, break into raucous laughter at such a preposterous decla