This is likely a sentiment that's been shared by countless attorneys over the years. But with the high stakes and accusations of abuse made by Amber Heard, keeping Depp calm and collected was likely doubly important. And losing his temper could potentially change the way the jury perceived the 61 year-old actor.

Johnny Depp's lawyers were concerned that during his defamation trial against Amber Heard, her legal team might provoke him to lose his temper. Despite this, Depp maintained his composure and used humor to disarm the opposing counsel's arguments,

Actor Johnny Depp taking the stand in the Amber Heard trial reportedly caused mixed feelings among his lawyers.