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EADA Jack McCoy
Sam Waterston
- Religious/ethnic background: Irish, presumably Catholic
- Marital status: Divorced. Had affairs with three of his assistants (one named Sally, a public defender), including his ex-wife.
- Family background: Dislikes his father, who was a cop.
- Work/school history:
- Hobbies/other: Rides a motorcycle, possible drinking problem, very competitive, fights to win.
The Quotable Jack McCoy
Second Opinion
"It's a tits and ass world."(to Claire after she read him the riot act about dating his assistants): "Those relationships were mutual. I hardly think I should apologize for finding some of my co-workers more stimulating than the women I meet at the gym."
"Can we go get a drink now?"
"Men are pigs and we should all rot in hell. Unfortunately, that's not my jurisdiction."
Coma
Logan: "You're the DA, you can indict a ham sandwich."McCoy: "At least a ham sandwich has meat on it."
Blue Bamboo
Hellmond: "Let's talk hypotheticals. A young singer gets called for an audition..."McCoy: "And she brings her gun. What's her audition piece, '.22 Ways to Leave Your Lover'?"
White Rabbit
"She'll be out in 2003. Maybe the 60s will be over by then."Scoundrels
"I'm the DA, I can arrest anyone."House Counsel
"Justice is a byproduct of winning."Progeny
McCoy: "Bailiff, arrest this woman--she just confsessed to murder!"Judge: "May I remind you, Mr. McCoy, abortion is still legal in this country!"
McCoy: "Thank you your honour!"
(to suspect, flanked by attorney and ex-priest): "You're getting bad advice from both Heaven and Earth."
Rage
Expert witness: "That very attitude is what promotes racism in this country."Jack: "And your testimony is the very thing that gives all the bigots in this country reason for their fear and hatred."
Performance
(referring to the points-for-sex ring): "It's the Mac Rangers' idea of intramural sports.""Rule No. 1 : Never drink at work. Rule No. 2: Never discuss work while drinking. Rule No. 3: When Rule No. 2 is broken, never drink alone."
(to kid involved in a points-for-sex ring): "How many points do you think you'll be worth in prison, son?"
Seed
"Jesus had his Judas, and he's no Jesus."Wannabe
McCoy: "There's no law against lying to a suspect."Kincaid: "And you probably miss the good old days before Miranda."
Briscoe: "Hey, if anybody wants to hear some of this, I could 'accidentally' hit the intercom button."
McCoy: "That's what my old man would have done...[pointedly looking at Claire]...in the 'good old days before Miranda'."
"I've got you for conspiracy, and if I eat my Wheaties I can get you for second-degree murder."