Secret Book of CIA Humor, The

Ed Mickolus

ISBN 10: 1589809041 / ISBN 13: 9781589809048

Published by Pelican Publishing Co, 2011

About this Item

Just because they're protecting the government from foreign threats doesn't mean they take themselves too seriously. This collection of true antics from inside the Central Intelligence Agency, one of the most secretive agencies in the world, includes declassified initiation pranks, Photoshop forgeries, training mishaps, and creative practical jokes. A former CIA officer (and mastermind behind some of the included pranks) reveals how intelligent Intelligence operatives are.From impressionable rookies to computer-savvy tricksters, these unique professionals challenge the James Bond fantasies of espionage. This compilation addresses the problems operatives face, such as what to do when your child gives herself an alias, what phrases to learn when traveling in a terrorist country, and how to choose that perfect surveillance location, all with humor and witty observation. The information included in this book was provided by the extended Agency family, as well as officers in other U.S. intelligence agencies, currently serving or retired.Ed Mickolus is a thirty-three-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency who worked as an analyst, covert action officer, manager, and public affairs officer. He teaches intelligence issues for federal agencies. A recovering standup comic, he often gives presentations on his collection of 1,622 ugly neckties and collects classic automobiles. Mickolus resides in northern Virginia.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secret Book of CIA Humor, The
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589809041
• ISBN 13: 9781589809048
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

This compilation of espionage humor is based on the author's thirty-three years with the CIA as an analyst, operations officer, and manager. Practical jokes, comical essays, poems, bloopers from performance-appraisal reports, and more are all included.

About the Author

During his time at the CIA, Ed Mickolus received seven Exceptional Performance awards and three Meritorious Unit citations. He has been recognized in Who's Who in America and in Men of Achievement. He maintains involvement in the CIA through membership in the Central Intelligence Retirees Association and the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. Working as an analyst, covert action officer, manager, and public affairs officer, Mickolus spent the majority of his career with the CIA and founded their comedy club. He now teaches intelligence issues for federal agencies. He enjoys performing stand-up comedy and has been recognized for his political wit by the Washington Post, frequently ranking in their comedy Style Invitational. Mickolus resides in northern Virginia.