Ally McBeal

[Steph Lee]

Why is John Cage referred to as 'the biscuit'?

[Horse]

From Peter MacNichol, the actor who plays John Cage..."I have a very disappointing answer. I have no idea where that name came from. I don't think David Kelley knows either. At this point,I don't think I want to know. There's no possible application of that word that is flattering to the human body. Puffy, doughy, brown and serve, none flattering..."

[Harry]

David E. Kelley, the creator and writer of the show said that he imagined John Cage looking like the Pillsbury Dough boy when he was a kid - who was poked and prodded by his friends.