Well - I'm saying they wrote comics about me because somebody thought it'd be good propaganda.

[And he really, really hates admitting this - especially to a guy who's at least familiar with the comics, and one he's just met - but he somehow finds himself saying it anyway.] It was part of the deal - I let them turn me into a celebrity, I get to do something to help the boys overseas.

[You know. Like shows and film clips.

Lots of help.]

That's how it started, at least. I promise - the rank's not just for show.

[By now, he even believes it when he says that.]