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The best thing for an actor is to try it his way. The way they do it may not work, but it may inspire me to try something else.
I didn't have the drive; I never wanted to be in show business. I went into my father's business because of osmosis.
I have a fun clause in my contract. If I'm not having fun, I can leave.
Most of the pilots I choose do not have high-concept ideas, so for me it's not the idea as much as the execution of the idea, and if the idea, like you take a bar in Boston, that's not a high-concept idea. But if it's executed well, it makes a great show.
On 'Taxi,' I had the great fortune of directing many wonderful episodes, none more classic than Reverend Jim's driving test. It was maybe the funniest show I did.
I remember on the pilot of 'Will and Grace' some executives from NBC saying to me, 'There are too many gay jokes.' I said, 'If not on this show, then what show?'
Networks are reluctant to take a chance. They put on shows that they know will work on some level, but to get the innovative show, it's very difficult.
I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs in.
