Asked Quote by Jeffery Deaver
““Doctor, do you read the Harry Potter books?” “Well, as a matter of fact, yes, I have.” “The fourth was my favorite. What was yours?” “Umm, I don’t know really.” “Is it possible,” the prosecutor asked the witness, “that those writings of Mr. Kobel are merely attempts at writing a novel? Some big fantasy book.” “I…I can’t imagine it.” “But it’s possible, isn’t it?” “I suppose. But I’ll tell you, he’ll never sell the movie rights.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Adaptation of "The Bone Collector", 1999
A lawyer questions a witness about the authenticity of a fictional work, highlighting doubts about credibility and the line between fact and imagination.
In simple terms: A lawyer doubts a witness's story about a book.
Key Takeaway
Question the truth behind claims.
Themes
credibility
truth
law
fiction
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
legal
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- interrogation
- media analysis
Key Concepts
legal testimony
fictional narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify authenticity?
- What biases affect our belief in evidence?
A Different Perspective
The witness may be protecting a client.
