Famed spy novel writer John Le Carré is apparently no fan of super 'spy,' 007 James Bond. MGMSpy Author John Le Carré No Fan Of James Bond: I 'Dislike' Ian Fleming's 'Neo-Fascistic' 007 -- New York Daily News
It's still spy author vs. spy.
Famed espionage writer John Le Carré remains no fan of James Bond, the martini-loving super spy created by Ian Fleming.
"I dislike Bond. I'm not sure that Bond is a spy," the "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" author said in 1966, during a BBC interview that will be re-broadcast next week.
Today, the 78-year-old Le Carré told the Radio Times that while he may have been harsh 40 years ago, he's still not sure Bond is much of a spy.
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My Comment: Sorry Mr. Le Carre, but I love the character of James Bond .... warts and all. I am also a fan of Rubicon .... so there.
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