Cricketing Counsel Pillows

Ex-cricketing lawyer

"Our new associate asks how much of a fee is too much. Do you want to handle this or shall I laugh in his face?"

'Of course I'm on the pull - I'm a cricketer.'

"Your Honor, we're going to go with the prosecution's spin."

Alternative fielding positions

"Judgement Day: Division Four"

The obstetrician doesn't need a close catcher...

Cricket Accidents.

'The 'Leviathan Bat,' or many centuried marvel of the modern (cricket) world. (Dr. William Gilbert Grace.)'

The University Cricket Match - a sketch at Lord's.

"Since you have already been convicted by the media, I imagine we can wrap this up pretty quickly."

Boy with bat using toaster to launch bread for him to practise hitting

"Do you have a good attorney or a bad attorney?"

"Gimme a 'D'! Gimme an 'N'! Gimme an 'A'!"

Cricket - The Pride of the Village.

Remarkable run-ups 1890-1940

"We're slapping you with a stress suit, pal!"

'...I don't like your chances!'

"Tell us the one about swift justice, Grandpa."

"Have you, or any of your acquaintances, ever been described as 'frolicsome'?"

'Remember last Saturday. . . you were bold that day. No dear, caught.'

'And with this one I scored 138 not out...every one off the edge.'

"In closing, I would like to remind the jury that he says he didn't do it."

"The doctor is in court on Tuesdays and Wednesdays."

"This is my client's videotaped deposition—please be considerate and rewind after viewing."

"Well, heck! If all you smart cookies agree, who am I to dissent?"

"The ignorance of the lawyer is no excuse."

'Let's see. One dozen red wigglers, two dozen nightcrawlers,three dozen crickets. Want flies with that?'

'To talk to men at their own level you have to talk a load of balls.'

"Better that a hundred guilty men go free than one innocent man be convicted, right?"

'You can't beat the excitement of a new county season.'

'He hasn't played a game yet, but there are people who have started whinging about him already.'

Portrait of a Serial Attorney.

'...and watch out for his 'flipper'!'

The Harper Plays Cricket.