People think about autism as something with kids. Well, those kids grow up.

Parenthood has been the beneficiary of wonderful performances by child actors.

To me, when you have people trying to put their best foot forward but facing conflict, that's when stories are the most interesting.

Write what you’re scared about.

I feel that people are basically trying to do their best in the world. Even when you see people making mistakes, you understand why theyre making a mistake. Everybody has flaws, everybody has demons, everybody has ghosts, but I think you watch people and you see everybody trying to do their best.

I did a lot of freelance desk publishing jobs when I graduated from college. I sort of earned a living doing that while I was writing plays, which was what I wanted to do. My hope was to become a playwright.

The frustrating thing about Friday Night Lights is I know a lot more people would respond to the show if they saw it.