It's what happens when you listen to interesting people. Interesting people usually lie here and there, which is why they're more interesting to have around. All good stories contain lies. Boring people are often telling the truth, because the truth is usually pretty boring. So it comes with the territory. Want to be entertained? You'll be lied to. And that's usually okay, if it makes you laugh or feel good. It's the lies that are painful, hurtful or rumor spreading that are the dangerous lies/bad stories. Oh, and boring people are usually annoying, too. (yes, I'm in that category) "