L.A. Law1986

[Opening the door is Grace, she is here see Leland, and she is doing him a favor to take the stand]

Grace Van Owen:
You're ready.

Leland McKenzie:
Ready.

Grace Van Owen:
The main thing is show authority.

Leland McKenzie:
I know, Grace. We've been over it again and again.

Grace Van Owen:
Leland, I've prepared more than a thousand witnesses. Nobody testifies exactly the way it's rehearsed. When you get up on the stand, you're gonna be nervous. That's acceptable. Nerves cause some people to be tentative, that is not acceptable, not on this case. We'll try and paint you as the weak aging Senior Partner who needed to be rescued, your demeanor has to suggest otherwise.

Leland McKenzie:
I know what I have to do.

Grace Van Owen:
Good.