As you rightly surmise, this is the superspy MI 6 headquarters on the Thames in London! I was there for a short hiatus some time ago seeking employment (with the hope of just being an enduring hero). With the signature soundtrack album from Dr. No in my head, with its brass-and-percussion orchestrations, I approached the building knowing it would be a taut and thrilling adventure.
M, Q and Miss Moneypenny were eager to see how tactical I was. They spoke all about exotic weaponry and fine mechanical gadgetry, romantic liaisons of espionage, the evil villain and wicked henchmen, lovely foreign locales, the multi-purpose attaché case, the wristwatch-style weapon, high-caliber firepower and of course the engaging musical score. Then, they asked me what I thought of all this? I replied: “Well I have a blessed St. Benedict medal.”
Next, they concluded with one final question that was not about the gadget-laden Aston Martin: “What would your secret code name be and why?” Thinking I needed to be like 00 with a bit of humor in the face of sure death, I had to concede: “Of course it would have to be “Orbis Catholicvs’ because that’s what everybody knows me by.”
So you went from spying to study theology? My goodness who are you and what are you?
ReplyDeleteI didnt know the MI6 building was so close to Old Compton Street? Love the shirt, i cant see that in Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane.
ReplyDeletewhen are you goinh to become a priest
ReplyDeleteJP - God bless you with you life not having the SAMENESS as most. You venture forth from one summit to the next and I hate you for that :-) but your executive leadership will serve Mother Church
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