I Don't Want My Writing To Be

I've Spent A Lot Of Time Thinking About What The Audience Would Want. That's My Job, Is To Anticipate Ahead Of The Audience.

Cheers Was One Of The First Shows Where I Paid Attention To The Writers Because Their [work] Was Better Than Everything Else I Was Watching. The Writers Weren't Afraid To Let A Joke Fall Slightly Flat If It Advanced The Characters.

I Would Say On A Creative Level I Put A Lot Of Pressure On Myself.

Working As A Showrunner Has Made It Tougher To Watch Other Shows And Movies.

I Think The Bar Is Higher These Days In Terms Of Audience Expectations Of Authenticity.