Год 1999

[molfara]

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 savored 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.