A Tribute To
Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970) - also wrote as A.A. Fair, Carleton Kendrake, Charles J. Kenny
I have spent many wonderful hours reading Garderner's books,and watching Perry Mason movies and television shows. There have been many actors who have played Perry. But my favorite will always be Raymond Burr.
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty. ~Norm Crosby
A Texan convicted of robbery worked out a deal to pay $9600 in damages rather than serve a two-year prison sentence. For payment, he gave the court a forged check. He got his prison term back, plus eight more years.