I Would Say On A

You Can Make A Good Show, But You Still Need Some Magical Alchemy To Get People To Watch.

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

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

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