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> [I like stories with a collision of disparate tones. Look at 'Shameless' or 'House of Lies'. They go from big, silly, and comedic to very real dramatic moments in the wink of an eye.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-like-stories-with-a-collision-of-disparate-tones-look-at-shameless/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

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## More by David Nevins

> [In all my shows, I'm not interested in the iconic shots of the Capitol and the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. I'm always…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/in-all-my-shows-i-m-not-interested-in-the-iconic-shots-of-the-capitol/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [One of the fundamental issues with The Vatican is that the world changed on us. That show was conceived and written while Pope Benedict…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/one-of-the-fundamental-issues-with-the-vatican-is-that-the-world/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I like shows that are surprising and not predictable. That have deep, rich characters that are fully formed.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-like-shows-that-are-surprising-and-not-predictable-that-have-deep/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I sold 'Time Life' books on the telephone. It's probably the only pure skill job I've ever had. When you're on and you're good,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-sold-time-life-books-on-the-telephone-it-s-probably-the-only-pure/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I'm always interested in trying to stay on the cutting edge of television storytelling. To be slightly in front, pushing for the next new…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-m-always-interested-in-trying-to-stay-on-the-cutting-edge-of/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I love being a producer, and I think I essentially still operate as a producer even though I now have control of marketing and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-love-being-a-producer-and-i-think-i-essentially-still-operate-as-a/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I actually have very girly taste in television. I like a chicky relationship show probably more than anything. I really like 'Project Runway'.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-actually-have-very-girly-taste-in-television-i-like-a-chicky/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [So much of television is incredibly predictable. You watch the first five minutes and you know where it's going to go. If you can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/so-much-of-television-is-incredibly-predictable-you-watch-the-first/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I like stories with a collision of disparate tones. Look at 'Shameless' or 'House of Lies'. They go from big, silly, and comedic to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-like-stories-with-a-collision-of-disparate-tones-look-at-shameless/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [When it comes to storytelling, not taking risks is riskier than swinging for the fences. I have very simple ambitions when it comes to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/when-it-comes-to-storytelling-not-taking-risks-is-riskier-than/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [The enemy of good television is boredom and predictability.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/the-enemy-of-good-television-is-boredom-and-predictability/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

> [I have very simple ambitions. If I can just not be boring, I'm ahead of the game. It's hard in television. I think you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-nevins/i-have-very-simple-ambitions-if-i-can-just-not-be-boring-i-m-ahead-of/)

[David Nevins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-nevins/)

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