Burn Notice2007

Michael Westen:
[voice-over] Turning an asset is a multi-step process. You back them into a corner, you pile on stress, you create tension with the people they trust. If you can cut them off from good influences, so you're the only voice in their ear...

Michael Westen:
Damn it.

Michael Westen:
[voice-over]... They're much more likely to listen.

Nate Westen:
Did Larry...?

Michael Westen:
He knows I check for bugs. He switched my SIM card, used call forwarding, isolated me...

Michael Westen:
[voice-over] It's a formula that works so well, it even works on spies who oughtta know better.

Nate Westen:
You really thought no one was answering your calls? Jesus, bro. Dad's dead. You're not in Afghanistan anymore. I mean, when you going to learn there are people you can trust?