Chicago Manipulation Quotes

This is ironic on Mama's part, because if there's anything Mama knows, it's that the best way to manipulate someone is with cold, hard cash.

Mama makes a good point here. The truth is boring. The public—and the courts of Chicago—want a show. They want to be entertained.

Velma is very good at manipulating reporters and maintaining her innocence. She has to walk the line between fame in the papers and not incriminating herself in the courtroom.