What is absolutely true is that any good [Television] series has a specific voice. And I think that voice is almost exclusively the domain of the executive producer. . . . As a staff writer you're not being called upon to be the great creative person. You're sort of called upon to understand the characters and their voices and put them through certain paces.
I knew I wanted to be a writer. Where I came from, no one was a writer. I came from Long Island, and everyone became a doctor or a lawyer or an engin… - Howard Gordon
I knew I wanted to be a writer. Where I came from, no one was a writer. I came from Long Island, and everyone became a doctor or a lawyer or an engin…
- Howard Gordon
Traditionally, people have been adapting novels and short stories forever. Now, they're doing it simultaneously, with an eye towards writing the movi… - Howard Gordon
Traditionally, people have been adapting novels and short stories forever. Now, they're doing it simultaneously, with an eye towards writing the movi…
TV and film are very different media with different requirements. In a TV show, you have actors and fellow writers and directors, who are interpretin… - Howard Gordon
TV and film are very different media with different requirements. In a TV show, you have actors and fellow writers and directors, who are interpretin…
I'm a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy. - Howard Gordon
I'm a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.
Where I came from, no one was a writer. - Howard Gordon
Where I came from, no one was a writer.
I'm one of three brothers. - Howard Gordon
I'm one of three brothers.
Listening takes practice, and it takes patience. But I promise, if you listen, your story will be better for it. - Howard Gordon
Listening takes practice, and it takes patience. But I promise, if you listen, your story will be better for it.
I've always wanted to write a novel. It's overwhelming and daunting, and it's one of those things that every writer fantasizes about doing. - Howard Gordon
I've always wanted to write a novel. It's overwhelming and daunting, and it's one of those things that every writer fantasizes about doing.
I feel like a centrist, an issue-specific person. I'm pretty conservative fiscally and pretty liberal on social issues. - Howard Gordon
I feel like a centrist, an issue-specific person. I'm pretty conservative fiscally and pretty liberal on social issues.
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