Lie To Me

These people all share the same essential characteristics – a projection of certainty, a sense of their own infallibility, a sense of being called to a global mission and so on.

Slightest head shake no. Now, we do this by accident when we don't mean what we say.

Dr. Lightman: You know, your daughter's a really good liar!
Riley's father: I don't... I don't know what you mean.
Dr. Lightman: Well, studies show that popular kids are the most facile. They adapt quickly to hide their true feelings. That's what makes them popular.

— It's an open case, and they don't have any leads.
— Except the one I'm giving you.
— I'll ask the police to talk to him, but quietly.
— In other words, you'll do sod all.