Body language is WAY overblown, IMHO.
Yes. Considerably less here than meets the eye, especially Wood's eye.
Is this the loon that appears on Bill O'Reilly now and then?
It's a valid science, but it's something that can't be "Done by the book."
I've seen it on O'Reilly, and these people aren't taking other variables into account. For example: What did Bush have to eat that day?
I lick my lips when they feel dry. I believe most people would.
Pelosi was literally biting her tongue. She was actually chewing on it. That gesture was obvious. Under what circumstances would people do that, and what would the variables be? There aren't too many other circumstances or variables to chewing a tongue like a piece of tofu. She was struggling to remain silent.There's no doubt about that.
Clinton used to bite his lip - constantly! By the book, that means everything he said was just the opposite of what he meant. That's true, but he used it obviously. Therefore, it's not a sub conscience gesture, so it doesn't count. He did it on purpose. So what else accompanied it? Clinton, contrary to "the book", used it as a distraction more than a method of self control. When a person lies, they look to the left, for example. The biting of the lip was a conscience distraction in case he screwed up and looked to the left. Clinton understands body language. That's what makes him a good politician (and actor). He was able deceive the many. He still uses it today.