An Artist’s Job Is To Captivate… If

My Resting Pulse As A Writer Is Writing Idealistically And Romantically; Aspirationally. My Taste Lies In Quixotic Heroes.

Develop Your Own Compass, And Trust It. Take Risks, Dare To Fail, Remember The First Person Through The Wall Always Gets Hurt.

I Do Enjoy The Fact That We Don't Have A King Or Queen; We Have A Person With A Very Unusual Temp Job For A Few Years. My Favorite Moments On The Show Were Always Showing The Intersection Of The Person And The Job. Any Time Bartlet From The West Wing Could Be Something Other Than The President - A Father, Or A Husband, Or A Son, Or A Friend.

When I Write Something, I Want The Best Director To Direct It. And That's Not Going To Be Me.

A Friend Is Somebody Who Says The Same Things To Your Face That They Would Say If You're Not In The Room.