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01Undated

The plane was on descent. Reacher could feel it in his ears. And he could feel abrupt turns. The pilot was military, so he was using the rudder. Civilian pilots avoid using the rudder. Using the rudder makes the plane slew, like a car skids. Passengers don't like the feeling. So civilian pilots turn by juicing the engines on one side and backing off on the others. Then the plane comes around smoothly. But military pilots don't care about their passengers' comfort. It's not like they've bought tickets.

Lee Child / quote

02Undated

I'd never believed in luck. Never had any cause to. Never relied on it, because I never could.

Lee Child / quote

03Undated

if you can’t acquaint an opponent with reason, you must acquaint his head with the sidewalk.

Lee Child / quote

04Undated

Both were military. That was clear.Reacher could tell by their haircuts. No civilian barber would be as pragmatic or as brutal.

Lee Child / quote

05Undated

I do a little fact checking now and then. Other than that its impact is simply that email has revolutionized communication for me, and my website has built up a community of readers, which is a lot of fun.

Lee Child / quote

06Undated

I like food, like any other guy, but it is not the main thing in my life. I can do without it.

Lee Child / quote