The Closer (TV Series)

Blindsided (2007)

J.K. Simmons: Will Pope

Quotes 

• Brenda Leigh Johnson : You're always saying' I need to listen to outside opinions more, and the opinion of our best psychiatrist is that I'm ready to go back to work.

  Will Pope : Really? Ready for work. That's what she said?

  Brenda Leigh Johnson : Yeah, more or less.

  Will Pope : Huh.

  Will Pope : [reading from his computer screen]  "To: Chief Pope. From: Dr. Leonard. RE:..."You" Deputy Chief Johnson is not fit for full investigative duties. She is exhausted, disconnected, distracted, and in denial of deep emotional issues. Allowing Deputy Chief Johnson to resume a full workload could put her and other members of the LAPD at risk."

  Brenda Leigh Johnson : Well, that is just... nuts!

  Will Pope : According to the department shrink, so are you.

• Brenda Leigh Johnson : Are you seriously giving *me* advice on how to handle an interview?

  Will Pope : Yes, I am. Just please don't make news.

• Will Pope : Chief Johnson believes that you are the best detectives in the building; so, prove her right.