I was writing for live television. And I said to myself, someday, soon as I can, I have got to do a situation comedy.

The establishment uses that rationale all the time, and that's why we do what we do. But leadership requires some understanding that you can say no. People have base instincts, but the transcendent also appeal to them.

In this nation, leadership is dollars.

Granted, the writers, directors, producers, and that community make a great deal of money. But they might be choosing to do a whole lot of other things for the living they make.

I like getting up in the morning, and I like better having something to do when I get up in the morning.

You're in the business - when you're a writer, producer, director - to get ratings.

Bud [Yorkin] was the kindest and dearest man, and one of the most talented directors there was.