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“More than anything in the world,” I said. “And I’ve been staring at that particular button since a quarter past nine.”

If you can stand to watch her eat, that has to mean something.

Never hit a woman unless she’s trying to kill you.

Never make love in a car—they’re not usually wide enough.

If you’re guessing a woman’s age, always err on the side of caution and knock off a couple of years.

Only very experienced men should try to guess a woman’s bra size by her voice.

Love them and leave them.

“Your ass deserves nothing but the best. It’s a national treasure. Or a regional attraction at the very least.”

THINGS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR REACHER SAY

Hey, babe, your place or mine?

HOW TO SLEEP IN A $350-A-NIGHT HOTEL ROOM FOR $50

*****

Start late, around midnight

Ask the night clerk for an available room

Tell him you need to check it out

Get him to come with you

Once you’re in it, offer him two twenties

And ten for the maid

He’s happy

You’ve got a cheap room for the night

FIND

the road out of town, stand by the side of it, and stick out your thumb.

or:

FIND

the bus station and get on the first bus out.

DON’T

look back.

For details of Jack Reacher’s adventures and books by Lee Child, go to www.leechild.com.