I double check my instincts.
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.

Hobbies/other: Rides a motorcycle, possible drinking problem, very competitive, fights to win.



The Quotable Jack McCoy



(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."



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'?"



"Justice is a byproduct of winning."