'So you want to be a private eye'

Anyone who's grown up in the United States in the past 50 years can tell you what it's like to be a private investigator: You've either got a fast car or an old beater, a big gun, a dismal romantic record and a trademark phrase or item of clothing. You're usually an ex-cop or military officer, your cases are dangerous and someone generally attempts to hurt, if not kill, you.

Read on: Pam Dawkins story called So you want to be a private eye