Serena Southerlyn quotes from Law & Order

Serena

You think Anders is telling the truth, that he didn't have anything to do with Leah Glaser's murder?

McCoy

They knew a guilty man when they saw one.

The covenant the father broke was with both of them.

Serena

Even after everything he did to her, she forgave him. Asher didn't.

McCoy

He felt more betrayed than she did.

He may have married into the family, but he'll never be blood.

Serena

We could've just ducked the whole issue instead of trying to set policy.

And I can't believe I have pusillanimous pussyfooters on my own staff.

McCoy

I don't think Spiro Agnew is the person to be quoting here, Arthur.

If the shoe fits.

Serena

I was doing catch-up on discovery.

Discovery? You're halfway through trial.

McCoy

The defense disclosed dozens of boxes of paperwork. They're trying to drown us.

Serena

They have nine paralegals, and we just have me. But I don't think they meant to disclose this. [hands McCoy a piece of paper]

McCoy

[reading it] Miss Southerlyn, you've outdone yourself.

Do I get to see it? [McCoy hands him the paper, he reads it] Well, let's see if Dr. Cedars can wiggle his way out of this one.

Since when do gun dealers surf the Web?

Serena

Everybody surfs the Web, Arthur - everybody but you.

Cosmetic surgery. It's an epidemic in this country. Whatever happened to aging gracefully?

Serena

Only a man would say that without a trace of irony. Men age gracefully, Arthur. Women just age.

Serena

You're going to argue that spousal privilege should only apply to heterosexual relationships?

McCoy

To put a murderer behind bars? Yes.

Serena

Are you sure those nuns didn't get inside of your head, Jack?

McCoy

That has nothing to do with it. I suggest you leave your opinion on sexual politics at the water cooler and help me win this case.

Why would anyone take up with a man accused of murdering his lover?

Serena

You're not a woman. I get it - he's charming, attractive, he's an outlaw. He's a classic bad boy.

Serena

What?

You know, Serena, if you were right, you were right for the wrong reasons.

Serena

Meaning?

Emotions, not facts. What was it you said, everyone you talked to said they couldn't have killed that man?

Serena

My emotional responses make me...

...an advocate. You're a superb attorney; you ought to be involved in cases that feed your passion.

Serena

Well, that would be wonderful.

Serena, you must know, that will not happen in this office. It can't. Now, a prosecutor can be zealous, but not passionate. Advocacy is warm-blooded, enforcement's got to be cold-blooded, and blind, and even angry.

Serena

Does Jack feel as strongly about this as you do?

No, but it's my office and my decision, and he accepts it.

Serena

A decision? You've already made a decision?

Yes. I have. You're fired.

Serena

Is this because I'm a lesbian?

No. Of course not. No.

Serena

Good. Good.