Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)

Paul Mazursky: Morris Levy

Quotes 

• Lawrence Roberts : Mr. Levy, how much money have you made over the years from the song "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" Mr. Levy?

  Morris Levy : Who knows?

  Lawrence Roberts : Try four million dollars, Mr. Levy.

  Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters : Four million dollars!

  Lawrence Roberts : And how much of that money, Mr. Levy, have you tried to pay to Frankie Lymon's estate?

  Morris Levy : I've got accountants for that kind of stuff.

  Lawrence Roberts : The answer is zero, Mr. Levy! Nothing! Not one single penny, Mr. Levy! No further questions, your honor.

  Morris Levy : Wait a second, wait a second! You're all acting like I was the only one doing business that way! Everyone was doing it! Every record producer; every owner of a label; every promoter! It was standard industry practice!

  Judge Lambrey : Alright, Mr. Levy, that's enough.

  Morris Levy : And another thing: there would be no Frankie Lymon if it wasn't for me! I discovered him first. I invested in him first. I promoted him first. And you're sitting here talking like I'm the one who put that smack into his veins.

  Judge Lambrey : Alright, Mr. Levy, I said that is enough!

  [Bangs the gavel] 

  Morris Levy : You see, I just wanted you to...

  Judge Lambrey : Mr. Levy, you are excused!

  Morris Levy : Thank you very much.

  Judge Lambrey : You're welcome!