I never liked it, but I did learn to respect it.

Viewed decades later, a forgotten childhood memento seems strangely prophetic.

Persistence, determination, and tenaciousness will help get you in, but a good sense of humor and perspective doesn't hurt along the way.

The handcuffs, badges, credentials and paperwork are real, the x-files and blacklists, not so much. Did I mention the paperwork?