Aaron Sorkin whole thing was that he didn't want the pomposity of the presidency in the West Wing. But once we cast Martin Sheen and we realised Martin's incredible accessibility, nothing felt pompous or aloof. If the show is about… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
When you're part of history, you don't know it. You're just sort of living your life. — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
I remember running into Aaron's Sorkin office and going "The show's West Wing going to work! I know it's going to work!" And it was literally that moment: the energy, the place, the feel. I didn't know the show would be successful but I thought it was going to be good and I don't have that feeling very often. And… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share
I think 'The West Wing' hit at a moment in time that was just right for that show. — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
'Survivor' was, to me, an absolute reaction that the audience was having to the sort of staid nature of narrative drama on television. — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
I'm engaged: I'm interested in other people. I think that's just as important as knowing how to do the job. — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
I worked as a production assistant on a couple of films, and finally, I got a job at an animation studio as an editor.… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
I'm a voyeur. I say that with no embarrassment. If I could have a superpower, being invisible would be it, no question. I'm fascinated… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
Aaron Sorkin whole thing was that he didn't want the pomposity of the presidency in the West Wing. But once we cast Martin Sheen… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
When we were doing 'Sports Night' and 'West Wing' at the same time, I thought I was the luckiest guy in the world because… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
Just besides how smart Aaron Sorkin stuff is, really, is how visceral it is, how sensual it is. Not sexual, sensual. Always tactile. When… — Thomas Schlamme Copy Share Image
