“I had worried about this possibility. Sometimes I think that my worrying about something means it will automatically come true. Maybe I should worry about winning the lottery.” — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
“Sure. Happy to do it,' I say. In terms of level of truthfulness, that statement would rank with something like, 'Damn, I'm going to… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
“The most important moments in a trial are often not seen by a jury. That is because it's one of the judge's main responsibilities to screen what they see and hear, lest they be prejudiced. It's the "you can't unring a bell" theory; once the jury hears something they shouldn't have heard, th trial is forever tainted. If the damage… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share
“There is clearly a rule at O’Hare that, no matter what flight you come in on, your connecting flight must be at a gate… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
“We head into the bar and order drinks. I’m looking around to see if I recognize any members of Congress. They’re sort of my… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
“The prison up in Rahway is maybe my least favorite place on Earth, with the possible exception of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Actually, the two places remind me of each other. For starters, they’re both enormous, often overcrowded, and serve mediocre food. Rahway houses murderers and thieves, the lowest of the low, worthy of society’s scorn and revenge. The… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share
“The thing about Markham that keeps it off my radar is that it pretty much doesn’t have a single team that I can bet on, or against. I’m not saying that reflects negatively on Markham as an institution; it is known for turning out leaders in fields as diverse as the sciences, math, engineering, and the arts. That’s all well… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share
“Classical music is not really my thing, and I know absolutely nothing about it. If you told me you saw Brendel play Brahms last… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
“I’m not even feeling guilty about it; I know Deb and she’s talented and aggressive. She’s in the public defender’s office to help the… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
“The only thing better than taking a walk, just Tara and me, is taking a walk, Tara, Laurie, and me. They are my two loves, and living under the same roof as them, and sharing walks with them, make every day the best one of my life. The only obvious exceptions to that are the two days that the Giants… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share
“The Los Angeles parade would begin in Griffith Park, where a large crowd would assemble and the speeches would be given. Every politician of consequence would be there. There was no way they would miss a chance to publicly praise the troops and honor those who had lost their lives in service. Some of the tributes would be sincere and… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share
“They’re an amazing group, as enthusiastic as any people I have ever met. Even Hike seems to perk up when they’re around. They’re in… — David Rosenfelt Copy Share Image
