Quotes
-
[Arrived in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, from London, United Kingdom]
Nigel Morris : My apologies to all. I'm afraid we rather underestimated the traffic congestion here in Los Angeles.
Judge Saul Edelstein : Sir Nigel?
Nigel Morris : Yes, milord, at your service.
Judge Saul Edelstein : Would you mind telling me what that is you're wearing?
Nigel Morris : It would be my genuine pleasure. This, for all who be so curious, is the appropriate garb of a Queen's Counsel.
Judge Saul Edelstein : And?
Nigel Morris : The Queen's Counsel is what I am, milord.
Judge Saul Edelstein : [Judge Edelstein chuckles, clears his throat] In my chambers, Queen's Counsel.
-
Judge Saul Edelstein : It is an American courtroom, Sir Nigel.
Nigel Morris : That it is, but I am, in all respects, an Englishman.
Michael Kuzak : What does that got to do with anything?
Nigel Morris : Oh, you've been so kind as to grant me the status that might I represent my client in your court. The wig and gown serve only to remind the jury that I am, indeed, a foreigner.
Michael Kuzak : Why do they need to be reminded of that?
Nigel Morris : Well, during the course of the trial, I might demonstrate some ignorance of your laws and customs, and I wouldn't want that to be taken as contempt or disdain. It could inure to the prejudice of my client.
Michael Kuzak : Your client bulldozed Walt Brown's family business into bankruptcy!
Nigel Morris : Oh, come on...
Michael Kuzak : No! I - I don't want that undermined by the appropriate garb of a Queen's Counsel.
Judge Saul Edelstein : I take it you object to the wig, Mr. Kuzak?
Michael Kuzak : Yes, sir, I do.
Judge Saul Edelstein : And I object to the robe. The garb comes off, Sir Nigel.
Nigel Morris : Milord, I...
Judge Saul Edelstein : Overruled. 2:00 this afternoon, and wear a suit.
