The Shield made me realize there were great opportunities for writers in TV.

We're lucky to be in the middle of a TV renaissance. It's the healthiest storytelling medium in our culture.

I write out of enthusiasm. Momentum that comes from a new idea. Eagerness to explore. I also write out of fear - fear of losing an idea - fear of feeling stagnant.

I was tired of working in an office and I wanted to make a living telling stories. There are not many people who find a way to do this.

Yeah, most guys don't like to think about going to a bar with a girlfriend and watching her leave with someone else.

I rarely exercise at all, except I have some hand weights that I'll lift idly while I'm watching TV. I did do some push-ups last week and somehow hurt my shoulder.

Sometimes I try to meditate, which I hope will help, but it doesn't really. But lots of times my dreams have the seed of an intriguing story.