I like workplace shows and White House was a very glamorous workplace to set a show in; it appealed to a sense of romanticism and idealism that I have.

Decisions are made by those who show up.

It's a combination of life being unpredictable, and you being super dumb.

I don’t believe there are two sides to every argument. I think the facts are the center. And watching the news abandon the facts in favor of “fairness” is what’s troubling to me.

As a dramatist, you're looking for points of friction.

I think it's up to writers to write stuff that is compelling enough that people want to watch.

Socializing on the internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality.