Ally McBeal (TV Series)

Civil War (1999)

Peter MacNicol: John Cage

Quotes 

• John Cage : You and I are friends, albeit we typically zig and zag in different directions. I'm concerned that uh this trial, well...

  Richard Fish : What?

  John Cage : I'm worried about the fallout. Like you said, Harry Wah's an enormous client, and uh how do I put this?

  Richard Fish : Just say it, John.

  John Cage : I'm better than you. I fear that this trial will cost us not only a major client but could uh jeopardize our friendship.

  Richard Fish : Because you're better than me.

  John Cage : Yes.

  Richard Fish : And you think you'll beat me.

  John Cage : Yes.

  Richard Fish : Let me tell you something, John. You can't possibly overestimate how much you underestimate me. And if you're under the impression that you'll overwhelm me with your little stunts, understand this; I'll be all over you the minute you try. I'm not your underling in there. You have nothing over me, and under the heading of...

  John Cage : Richard, there are just far too many over and under's going on here. My point is this; no one beats me in court. You won't beat me in court.