“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.