Lee Child, the acclaimed author of the Jack Reacher series, ignited a debate regarding the Scottish identity of James Bond, asserting that until Sir Sean Connery's portrayal, there was 'nothing Scottish about Bond.' This statement, made while writing a foreword for a republished Bond novel series, led to objections from the Ian Fleming Estate. The estate contested Child's claims about Fleming's background, arguing that he had intimate ties to Scotland, despite Child's insistence on the contrary. Child noted that Fleming, born in London to a wealthy family, was insulated from the hardships of the Great Depression, a point the estate also disputed. Ultimately, Child's foreword was not published, but he humorously referred to this experience as 'Project You Only Get Paid Twice,' as he received payment for his efforts. Interestingly, Fleming's perspective on Bond evolved over time, culminating in his later acknowledgment of Bond's Scottish heritage, which Child believes inaccurately represents Fleming's own identity. Child has also turned down opportunities to write officially licensed Bond novels, preferring to focus on his own successful series.