I don't think you can really make television based on what you think audiences want. You can only make stories that you like, because you have to watch it so many times.

It's show business. No show, no business.

I think most people don't react well to being screamed at. It's counterproductive.

The story drove the book. That had a very seminal effect on the way I saw writing and storytelling. If you can set a character in a story that is compelling and has a backbone, you draw people in.

I get bored with establishing shots of people getting out of cars and walking into buildings, getting into elevators and then 45 seconds later they have a line.

It was like in Samoa when they'd put up a movie screen on the beach and show movies and the locals would run behind the sheet to see where the people went. It was pretty grim.

And the consumer doesn't care. They don't watch networks, they watch TV shows.

I try to just communicate what I want done as clearly and simply as possible.

People recognize certain things, like 'D' means 'this dialogue stinks.' We're dealing with shows that are written here, shot in New York and posted back here. Accurate communication is a necessity.

Advertising is the art of the tiny. You have to tell a complete a story and deliver a complete message in a very encapsulated form. It disciplines you to cut away extraneous information.

I was raised not to be rude, but I also try to get the best work out of people.

What slave work do you want me to do for you?” asked Diogenes when he had been bought.“Be a teacher to my children, ” answered Xeniades with the insanity that matched the wisdom of Diogenes.

The one who loves the least, controls the relationship.

We need to stop fighting Christian against Christian. I have no time for anything but trying to love other people. That is a full-time job.

I used slam dunking as a tool for intimidation.

Character - not wealth, power, or position - is the supreme word.

We've been together since we've been teenagers. I can go away and disappear for two years, and when we get back together, it's like nothing ever has changed.

He who uses the office he owes to the voters wrongfully and against them is a thief.

The harmonious efforts which our guitarists produce unconsciously represent one of the marvels of natural art.

The way to transform your immense inner value into outer riches is by giving it freely and authentically to others.

I'm sure Bobby won't want them to be losing the match before winning it.