"Every Generation Gets it's Own Bond"

Ben Macintyre, author of For Your Eyes Only, thinks the James Bond series will go on forever.
“There’s no reason why they’ll ever stop,” the 44 year-old says, “I think it’s a permanent part of the cultural landscape now.
“Every generation gets its’ own Bond.”
The author sees Bond as a very British fantasy, what every man would secretly like to be, and puts the success of the movies down to this.
Even though his favourite film is Dr No – “partly as it set the ball rolling” – Mr Macintyre prefers the more recent style to the array of gadgets and quips.
“They’re closer to what Ian Fleming had in mind for Bond, because the Bond in the books is intended to be a sinister, tough, rather empty character.
“That’s why I think Daniel Craig does him so well.”
The author was surprised to find how much of the Bond books had been taken from real-life, particularly the spy himself.
For example, the most likely influence for Bond was Patrick Dalyel Job - a “mad, incredibly brave commando” who could ski backwards.
And his favourite Bond actor?
“I think Daniel Craig is the best, but I’m a bit of a purist on that as I think his films are the closest to Ian Fleming’s original character.
“But, for sheer acting ability it’s very hard to beat Sean Connery”