Obviously, if a director doesn't communicative a clear, relevant vision of the material, it will not succeed no matter how good the material.

TV writing is different than other mediums, involving the writer.

I'm currently trying to direct my own material.

Most screenplays depend primarily on the vision of a director.

Just being hired by a great director is complimentary.

Even the shortest love story reminds me of how much I love you.

disregard the opinions of those you don't aspire to be, that's the first step to finding your own two feet.

True kindness ennobles the giver

All beauty has a dark side. Heaven can't exist without hell.

You can't beat your own expectations. The latter set the tone, and shape who you've become, and who you would end up becoming...

This is what I signed up for. I’m not here going ‘Oh, they’re so mean to me, and it’s so hard for me.’ What I do for a living puts me in the spotlight. They pay me for it.

He [Barack Obama] was light-skinned with no Negro dialect.

The time will come when man will know even what is going on in the other planets and perhaps be able to visit them.

The most important piece of equipment in your bag is your attitude

I've had four children and I've done a good job and I'm happy in life.