at the courtroom

i haven't mentioned yet that i work as a court interpreter.

you think my job is .... boring? think again. here is a sample of courtroom drama:

judge: where is your lawyer?
accused: he told me he is coming but he has not come.

right. the lawyer maybe referring to a different "come".

lawyer: (kilometric question, or better yet, series of questions)
witness: can i answer now?

why, yes! of course, please do!


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oftentimes i sit in awe at these lawyers' capacity for stringing numerous words together to express one single thought. there must be a million, or two million, words and phrases buzzing in their overactive minds while talking. and boy, they talk fast, as if their still unspoken thoughts would vanish if they pause. the more words, the better.

rare breed, these lawyers...