Damages (TV Series)

Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker (2007)

David Costabile: Bearded Man

Quotes 

• Bearded Man : Well, there's always a solution.

  Arthur Frobisher : What kind of solution?

  Bearded Man : A permanent one.

  Arthur Frobisher : [shocked]  What? Oh, God, no. What, you think that I...?

  Bearded Man : It wouldn't get back to you.

  Arthur Frobisher : We're... we're talking about a human life here. She's an innocent girl. She didn't do anything. She was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

  Bearded Man : Sometimes, that's enough.

  Arthur Frobisher : You're serious, aren't you? You're actually suggesting...

  Bearded Man : Look, Mr. Frobisher, you're insulated. You have resources. This kind of thing is simpler than you'd think.

  Arthur Frobisher : [trying to make a joke of it]  So, how's that work? You know a guy, you make a call?

  Bearded Man : It's simpler than you think.

  Arthur Frobisher : [serious again]  Yeah. Of course it is. Become powerful enough, eventually every option gets presented to you, doesn't it?

  Bearded Man : Yes, sir.

  Arthur Frobisher : One day, you're living your life, the next thing you know, some man shows up on your doorstep and offers you the ultimate decision.

  Bearded Man : And that's all it is, Mr. Frobisher... just another decision.

  Arthur Frobisher : No. You go down that road and then... you know... who are you? I mean, there's no going back. No, no, no.

  Bearded Man : Think about your family, Mr. Frobisher.

  Arthur Frobisher : Don't you tell me what - !

  Bearded Man : [interrupting]  This case is going to end with someone's life being destroyed. Why should it be yours?

  [Frobisher stares at him in shock, then backs slowly away and walks off]