Bill Murray’s Lawyer Drafts a Witty Response to Doobie Brothers Claim
Last week the lawyers representing the Doobie Brothers issued a humorous statement requesting that Bill Murray cease using their music in ads for his William Murray Golf apparel until compensation was agreed upon. Original story posted here.
Over the weekend, Bill’s lawyers clapped back with an equally sarcastic letter Tweeted out by the William Murray Golf account. Attorney Alexander Yoffe wrote: “First, I would like to compliment you on finding levity in the law at a time when the world and this country certainly could use a laugh. Your client’s demand was able to cut through the noise of the news cycle and remind us how much we all miss live music these days. We would also like to confirm that both our firm, and the good folks at William Murray Golf, are indeed fans of the Doobie Brothers’ music, which is why we appreciate your firm’s choice of ‘Takin’ It to the Streets,’ rather than to the courts, which are already overburdened ‘Minute by Minute’ with real problems.”
In the immortal words of the @TheDoobieBros—"What the people need is a way to make them smile."
— William Murray Golf (@WMurrayGolf) September 25, 2020
William Murray Golf's attorney @AlexYoffe's response to Doobie Brothers' attorney Peter Paterno, re: "Listen To The Music".#BillMurray #WilliamMurray #DoobieBrothers pic.twitter.com/rIxmM8wzDV
The letter continued, “In the immortal words of Mr. Murray—the more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything… so let’s pour one up and unwind with a listen of the recently-released ‘Quadio’ box set and plan to cross paths at a Doobie Brothers’ 50th anniversary show in 2021 when some level of normalcy resumes.”
It closed out by requesting shirt sizes of Attorney Peter Paterno, Tom Johntson, Patrick Simmons, Michael MacDonald and John McFee and their choice of “least offensive” shirt available from the line.
What a fool believes he sees.
