Plan for each episode to be a satisfying experience, but still leave the audience thinking, 'Oh, my God! Now what?

When you see two writers named on a movie, one of them did some drafts and got the boot.

I used to have this Mercedes, a dark blue 450SLC, which was the most beautiful car. I'd like to have another unusual, beautiful car.

I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff.

Rebecca Eaton has made an enormous contribution to the cultural life of America, and, more than that, she is one of the most fun people I know.

The writer in movies is about as low as you can get and you really are a hired hand. You are paid a lot of money to be treated like dirt.

Novels often have leisurely openings; a TV drama needs an arresting opening.