There's more to cross-examination than knowing what to say. It's knowing what not to say.
6 seconds sound clip from the My Cousin Vinny movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:52:20 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- All I ask is for that one chance. I think you should give it to me.
- He thinks you should give it to him?
- What was he before he was a lawyer, a fuckin' comedian?
- How can it hurt? If he doesn't ask the right questions, your lawyer will, right?
- He could still fuck things up.
- There's more to cross-examination than knowing what to say. It's knowing what not to say.
- How did he ever talk you into it?
- At my cousin Ruthie's wedding, the groom's brother was that guy Alakazam.
- You know who I'm talking about?
- The magician with the ponytail?
- Right. Well, he did his act.
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