I think in television you have an ever-closer bond to the audience because they're inviting you into your living rooms and their bedrooms 16 hours a year. And they have that relationship with the characters and with the creators. And now, because of social media that's even a more significant connection.

Film-making is a business and at the bottom line people who don't make fiscally responsible decisions end up going into another line of work.

Generally I try to be on set as much as possible, especially during the early part of a season. I read all of the outlines and scripts and look at the auditions and the cuts for my other shows and give notes on all of that. There's a lot to do, but I enjoy nothing more than being on set because that's where the magic happens.

We tend to be more environmental at home than at work, regardless of the industry we're in.

A lot of my films have dealt with the dark side of technology and stress that you have to examine the ramifications of progress.

I think that comic followers are always waiting for key iconic moments.

The truth is there's so many great TV shows out there now that none of us take absence of awards personally. The most important feedback is the feedback we get from the fans.