Richard Cross quotes from Murder One

Richard Cross

You know, Teddy, in a life not short on mistakes, one I promised myself I would never make was getting involved in the picture business.

Richard Cross

Justine, every lawyer that I know wants to be something else. Right now, being Ted Hoffman's partner might seem pretty big, but trust me, the day will come when you'll want more.

Richard Cross

Abundance and prosperity belong to each and everyone of us. The trouble is, most people cannot accept that. So they live lives of denial and self-depreciation.

Richard Cross

Mister Garfield, if you're asking if I'm dying for Neil's sins, the answer is no. I can assure you, I'm dying for my own.

Justine Appleton

I'd forgotten how much I liked Holbein.

Richard Cross

Simply magnificent. The use of color, the balance of the composition. But I think the thing that draws you in the most is the darkness. Nobody handled darkness like Holbein.

Justine Appleton

The dollar is rebounding against all the European currencies. So, if you were to close on the Holbein painting today, the price would only be ridiculous instead of obscene.

Richard Cross

Good. If the dollar takes a wrong turn, I can live with obscene.

Teddy Hoffman

How were you able to divorce Francesca and remarry so quickly?

Richard Cross

Oh, Teddy, that's what countries like the Dominican Republic are for. So that people like me can get on with their lives.

Teddy Hoffman

What can you tell me about Eduardo Portalegre?

Richard Cross

Besides the fact that he's handsome, arrogant and cheats at doubles tennis? Very little.

Richard Cross

In my experience a ruthlessly ambitious person like yourself never asks an idle question.

Justine Appleton

You think I'm ruthlessly ambitious?

Richard Cross

Yes. And, coming from me, that's a compliment.

Richard Cross

I was not telling the truth.

Roger Garfield

Then you acknowledge you're someone who lies depending on circumstances?

Richard Cross

I think we all do from time to time. Being a politician you should understand that better than anyone.

Roger Garfield

Isn't it possible you're delusional right now? That the testimony you've given here today has no basis in reality, but is a product of your worsening dementia?

Richard Cross

Roger, I am as clear-headed today as I was three weeks ago when you asked me to give $50,000 to your re-election campaign.