I became part of a little study group in community college and started caring about strangers. It gave me insight into what an asshole I was. I saw that I had only lived half of a life.
Dan HarmonWake up in the morning and say, 'I refuse to be a hack,' and see what happens by the end of the day.
Dan HarmonTechnology changes the medium. I grew up on watching a box in my living room that made my parents happy. After something is gone, the dust will settle and I'll see what's next.
Dan HarmonI always try to use my medium, and if I get into a normal sitcom-writing contest with normal sitcom writers, I'm going to lose.
Dan HarmonOnce upon a time, something happened, and it was better than something not happening. The end.
Dan HarmonI have to be really careful, because I have nothing but love for this entity known as "the customer" in entertainment. I would never, ever, ever put myself above them and say, "They don't get it, but it's funny, believe me." If they're not laughing, I'm doing my job wrong.
Dan HarmonMy cat brought me a toy. I thanked her and threw it. She sat there gave me a look that made me realize people and dogs are the crazy ones.
Dan HarmonI am a collaborator with everyone who agrees that I need to be in control. I happily collaborate with my loyalists.
Dan HarmonYou have to just look at it like Titanic: I know the ship sinks, but this is a love story
Dan HarmonThere's the same percentage of genius happening in both genders, but there's less women writing scripts and out there looking for the job.
Dan HarmonI'm from Wisconsin so I always feel a little nauseous about begging and trying to trick people into liking me.
Dan HarmonAll [tv] shows are like cigarettes. You watch two, you have a higher chance of watching three. They're all addictive.
Dan HarmonAudiences, as they get smaller, can intensify their relationship with the product, and so can the creative relationship with the people that you are serving. The good news is that, the more shows there are, the less the conglomerates have to gain by breaking the will of each individual creative.
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