I really hesitate to say that any of my shows influenced other writers.

Since I was the stupidest kid in my class, it never occurred to me to try and be perfect, so I've always been happy as a writer just to entertain myself. That's an easier place to start.

The character's attitude is more important than plot.

I can write a book in probably three months.

I never waited for my Irish Cream coffee to be the right temperature, with a storm happening outside and my fireplace crackling ... I wrote every day, at home, in the office, whether I felt like it or not, I just did it.

A lot of making TV is lightening in a bottle.

I really hesitate to say that any of my shows influenced other writers.