They say to just write about what's happening in your backyard because that's where you find the most creativity. It's in the DNA of the show. There's no question.

It's very easy I think when you're a creative person to wait for the right thing and to start getting self-conscious about how you are going to express what you do and what's special about you. I would say in general, a lot of times the answer is that you just dive into something and you find your own voice through that process.

The form came out of the function because it is for the audience that already knows the show, while hoping to get a new audience, too.

What you'll gain is the macro story. You'll get a good command of that. And what you might lose is some of the fun of it.

Character is what someone does, much more than who they are. I can be sarcastic or I can be fearful, but it doesn't really matter until there's a story - until someone comes in and holds us hostage.

Writers need restrictions. If somebody just says, "Hey, do you want to write a novel, or an article, or a movie, or a short story, you get shut down."

I joked recently that I thought 30 seconds a day for three years would be the best way to enjoy it, and I'm going to stand by that statement.