So today's SCOTUS arguments were highlighted by a really interesting copyright case about derivative works, involving celebrity photog and celebrity artist Warhol. Can't wait to read the transcript - some great moments in oral argument, to wit:
1. Clarence Thomas: "Let's say I was a Prince fan, which I was in the 80s"
Justice Kagan "No longer?"
Thomas: "Only on Thursday nights. Let's say I'm also a Syracuse fan and I decide to make one of those big blowup posters of Orange Prince"
Soto, re: Thomas demurring on whether he is still a fan: "I think Justice Thomas needs a lawyer"
2. Advocate Lisa Blatt (a helluva lawyer): I think Norman Lear would be turning over in his grave.
Lear, of course, is still alive.
3. Discussion of the differences between Mork and Mindy and Happy Days.
1. Clarence Thomas: "Let's say I was a Prince fan, which I was in the 80s"
Justice Kagan "No longer?"
Thomas: "Only on Thursday nights. Let's say I'm also a Syracuse fan and I decide to make one of those big blowup posters of Orange Prince"
Soto, re: Thomas demurring on whether he is still a fan: "I think Justice Thomas needs a lawyer"
2. Advocate Lisa Blatt (a helluva lawyer): I think Norman Lear would be turning over in his grave.
Lear, of course, is still alive.
3. Discussion of the differences between Mork and Mindy and Happy Days.