Who Let the Dog Out? Quotes

“walk over and turn the television on to CNN, and it has a huge BREAKING NEWS banner plastered across the bottom of the screen. It’s part of the trend in television news, everything is treated as a monumental revelation worthy of being declared BREAKING NEWS. I’m waiting for the time when they announce the BREAKING NEWS that there is no BREAKING NEWS.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“Classical music is not really my thing, and I know absolutely nothing about it. If you told me you saw Brendel play Brahms last night, I would ask you who won.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“If you are antisocial, far northern Maine is the place for you. Of course, other preferences and characteristics besides not liking to have people around would help as well. You should be rugged, like living off the land, not care very much about eating out and cable TV, and have a healthy disdain for paved roads.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“I’m not even feeling guilty about it; I know Deb and she’s talented and aggressive. She’s in the public defender’s office to help the most vulnerable in our society, which means she must have forgotten to take the Glory of Compensation in law school.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“The thing about Markham that keeps it off my radar is that it pretty much doesn’t have a single team that I can bet on, or against. I’m not saying that reflects negatively on Markham as an institution; it is known for turning out leaders in fields as diverse as the sciences, math, engineering, and the arts. That’s all well and good, but it doesn’t get you into a bowl game.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“Nothing. Soccer could be fun, unless you like scoring, or knowing how much time is left in the game, and if you don’t care about having to say words like ‘nil.’ Let’s talk to Mom about it.” “So you’re not mad?” he asks. “Of course not,” I say, not mentioning that I’m pained, crushed, and horrified.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“don’t actually say any of these things; I’m way too mature for that. “How come, Rick?” is what I actually say. “It’s not so much fun.” My heart is heavy. It’s just not fair; Babe Ruth’s father never had to go through anything like this. “You want to try it a while longer? Maybe you’ll change your mind. You’re really good at it.” “Nah. I want to play soccer instead.” Soccer? That is the unkindest cut of all. Can my only son be a communist? “Et tu, Pelé?” I say, unfortunately out loud.”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“You don’t need to ask me that, Rick,” I say. “You can always talk to me about anything, at any time.” It turns out that I had completely misjudged the subject matter. “I don’t think I want to play baseball anymore” is what he says, and while I am relieved, I am also totally horrified. “ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? GIVE UP BASEBALL? WHAT ABOUT ME? WHAT ABOUT MY DREAMS? ARE YOU ONLY THINKING ABOUT YOURSELF?”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?

“knows that courtroom”
― David Rosenfelt, Who Let the Dog Out?