L.A. Law (TV Series)

Dummy Dearest (1988)

Richard Dysart: Leland McKenzie

Quotes 

• Michael Kuzak : What's up?

  Leland McKenzie : Masterson pulled out.

  Michael Kuzak : He what?

  Leland McKenzie : He's going to Crea, Leitner, and Farrell.

  Michael Kuzak : Why?

  Leland McKenzie : He's afraid a federal judge who thinks he's first cousin to God almighty might just be a little suspicious of whatever it is you have to say. And you know something? Under the circumstances, I can't says I blame him.

  Michael Kuzak : I'm numb.

  Leland McKenzie : Yeah, well... Before it gets any worse, assuming such a thing is possible, we have to take some steps.

  Michael Kuzak : Well, I suggest you start by speaking to Victor. He seems to think that we should go gently into that good night.

  Leland McKenzie : I have spoken to Victor. I believe he is absolutely correct. And I intend to honor that suspension recommendation to the letter. Go home, Michael. Your very presence in these offices compromises this entire firm.

  Michael Kuzak : You're not gonna stand up for me?

  Leland McKenzie : Oh, damn it, Michael. You kept your mouth shut about Mathers without so much as a word of consultation. You were wrong, and everybody here is now paying for that. And if you expect us all just to fall in line behind you, well, I suggest you've overestimated your own importance.

  [Michael leaving to the door of exit] 

  Michael Kuzak : I can't come back to the office for a month?

  Leland McKenzie : Not anywhere near it.

  [Kuzak leaves and exit the office of Leland]