Yes; we have a specific procedure which we follow in all cases where the Agency is in contact, for the purposes of acquiring intelligence or whatever the case may be, with an individual.

The real problem is arranging that experience in a way that tells a story, which is just incredible enough to be interesting, but credible enough to be believed.

A zen couch potato is a person who contemplates the nature of televised existence.

The nation must to a degree take it on faith that we, too, are honorable men devoted to her service.

I love the long-form format of television. I love being able to develop a character, over a long period of time.

Clinton had absolutely zero honeymoon, none whatsoever.

He who laughs best today, will also laughs last.

In short, realism reveals. Where we thought nothing worthy of notice, it shows everything to be rife with significance.

The real question is: how can I live so that my death will be fruitful for others?

An able reader often discovers in other people's writings perfections beyond those that the author put in or perceived, and lends them richer meanings and aspects.

How slight a chance may raise or sink a soul!

For dear me, why abandon a belief Merely because it ceases to be true

Stage work, that's all I have in my background. Wasteland was my first TV experience. Dawson's was my first long-term, I mean the entire season of 22 episodes.

You don't believe in love, do you?" - "I think it exists. I just don't think it will ever exist for me.