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Brilliant Princeton grad. Distinguished military career. Lauded by all. Marriage, family, medals, advisory positions, thanks from a grateful nation etc. Given the CIA to direct. Met a broad. Got laid. Ruined everything. Resigned.

Moving swiftly on...

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