Craig's list

As Daniel Craig prepares for his debut as the latest James Bond in "Casino Royale," which opens Friday, here are a few tips from previous Bonds on how to live in the surreal world of 007.

JOE LAVIN

"Dr. No" -- If one comes into contact with radiation, a 20-second shower should solve the problem.

"From Russia With Love" -- Upon finding a naked Russian girl in your bed, it is appropriate to shake hands first.

"Goldfinger" -- Never snicker when a lady tells you her name.

"Thunderball" -- While considered bad form in some circles, if necessary one's dance partner may be used as a human shield against bullets.

"You Only Live Twice" -- There is a fine line between looking Japanese and just looking like Leonard Nimoy.

"On Her Majesty's Secret Service" -- A simple pair of glasses can render one completely unrecognizable. See also Superman.

"Diamonds Are Forever" -- If you need to hide a cassette tape, you can always hide it in your Bond Girl's bikini.

"Live and Let Die" -- The viability of the crocodile as a running surface has been severely underestimated.

"The Man With the Golden Gun" -- When dealing with the predicament of having two women in your bedroom at the same time, one can always store the first in a closet until finished with the second.

"The Spy Who Loved Me" -- Remain vigilant when a villain suggests that you take the elevator.

"Moonraker" -- When kept captive on a space station by a madman trying to destroy the world, there will usually be an emergency stop button to press.

"For Your Eyes Only" -- Biathlon skills can be surprisingly handy.

"Octopussy" -- While not always covered in spy school, occasionally a super spy may need to know how to apply full clown makeup in just a few seconds.

"A View to a Kill" -- Although it may be considered a crime for the rest of us, it is perfectly acceptable for a spy to show up naked in the bed of a woman he barely knows.

"The Living Daylights" -- Cello cases are more aerodynamic than one would expect.

"Licenc e to Kill" -- It is bad luck for members of a wedding party to participate in a drug bust on the morning of the wedding.

"Golden Eye" -- Don't panic when falling off a cliff. There may be an airplane you can jump into on the way down.

"Tomorrow Never Dies" -- If you have to be handcuffed to someone during a motorcycle chase, try to make sure it's Michelle Yeoh.

"The World Is Not Enough" -- When trying to obtain a clean bill of health, it helps to seduce the doctor.

"Die Another Day" -- Always remember where you parked your invisible car.