One excuse is an accident. 'One hundred and one is a lifestyle. "This hilariously over-the-top book of excuses all started with one unforgettable claim: "My car's not running because my mechanic tied the engine together with shoelaces. "From there, it only got wilder. Inside, you'll find the boldest, baddest, and most bizarre ways to dodge, delay, deflect-or disappear-with style. Do teachers and supervisors believe any of them? Well... only if there's picture proof