breyer is of jewish descent. breyer generally supported a liberal interpretation of the law; he is pro-choice and pro-civil liberties. breyer had the second-longest tenure as the most junior justice on the bench. breyer was also the only justice to appear on a quiz show ("wait wait don't tell me"). before being a judge, he was a professor at harvard law school and a judge on the first circuit court of appeals. breyer is an eagle scout.