-: You gotta be able to listen to both sides,
and even if you think that one side is very weak on the law,
very weak on the facts, you have to show that litigant
a fair amount of decorum, and respect even though
you might not think deep inside
this case needs to be someplace else.
That's number one.
The public needs to feel confident
that they're getting a fair shake,
and that they're getting their time.
And that's one of the most important qualities
I think a judge can have.
You've gotta have respect for the process.