I learned a lot in those first years in Miami, while struggling just for survival, by observing my father's fortitude.

American people have the ability to laugh at themselves. It is one of the things that makes this country the great country that it is.

A single prop that does not look real to an audience can louse you up. The same is true of the smallest flaw in setting up the motivation in a story line.

An audience is so important. I would never have had the guts to dub in that big a laugh.

Making a television show is not like making Coca-Cola or Bacardi rum. The human element in our business prevents us from finding a successful formula every time.

Good things do not come easy. The road is lined with pitfalls.

It was easy for viewers to identify with our show. The characters were believable.