John Mortimer : (5)

" It’s barrister behaviour to say what you think will appeal to the person you’re talking to, whoever it happens to be, whether it’s true or not. " - John Mortimer

" To escape jury duty in England, wear a bowler hat and carry a copy of the Daily telegraph. " - John Mortimer

" Farce is tragedy played at a thousand revolutions per minute. " - John Mortimer

" No brilliance is needed in the law. Nothing but common sense, and relatively clean finger nails. " - John Mortimer

" All the flower children were as alike as a congress of accountants and about as interesting. " - John Mortimer