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

I would say that if you really wished to be a working member of the community, don't go out on strike because then there's no work and no potential of work.

If the scripts are not good, I'll tell somebody, 'This isn't good.

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.

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.

The heart and soul of network programming is series programming, the weekly repetition of characters you like having in your house.

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