“What led you to law school?” – Mitch McDeere, The Firm ... Movie Quotes Database

Mitch McDeere

What led you to law school?

Avery Tolar

It's so far back I don't think I can remember.

Mitch McDeere

Sure you can, Counsellor.

Avery Tolar

I used to caddy for lawyers and their wives on summer weekends. I looked at those long tan legs and just knew I had to be a lawyer. The wives had long tan legs, too.

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