"For years, I've lived a double life.

In the day, I do my job

I ride the bus, roll up my sleeves with the hoi polloi.

But at night, I live a life of exhilaration,

of missed heartbeats and adrenalin.

And, if the truth be known, a life of dubious virtue.

I won't deny it, I've been engaged in violence, even indulged in it.

I've maimed and killed adversaries and not merely in self-defense.

I've exhibited disregard for life, limb and property,

and savoured every moment.

You may not think it, to look at me,

but I have commanded armies and conquered worlds.

And though in achieving these things, I've set morality aside,

I have no regrets.

For though I've led a double life, at least I can say:

I've lived."