Guys And Dolls Quotes by James Burrows

Most of the pilots I choose do not have high-concept ideas, so for me it's not the idea as much as the execution of…

— James Burrows

Sometimes an actor will stumble on the joke, and I'm right on them. Back it up before the audience hears the bad version of…

— James Burrows

I know what's funny, and I probably know the best way to deliver the joke. Whether it's walking out of a room, facing that…

— James Burrows

Script comes first, then the actors, then you gotta be lucky enough to get the right time slot. Then people have to watch.

— James Burrows

My father was weaned on books. I'm halfway between being weaned on books and weaned on television. And if you're weaned on television, you're…

— James Burrows

I have a fun clause in my contract. If I'm not having fun, I can leave.

— James Burrows

Networks are reluctant to take a chance. They put on shows that they know will work on some level, but to get the innovative…

— James Burrows

I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs…

— James Burrows

I remember on the pilot of 'Will and Grace' some executives from NBC saying to me, 'There are too many gay jokes.' I said,…

— James Burrows

The best thing for an actor is to try it his way. The way they do it may not work, but it may inspire…

— James Burrows

On 'Taxi,' I had the great fortune of directing many wonderful episodes, none more classic than Reverend Jim's driving test. It was maybe the…

— James Burrows

My father was Abe Burrows, who was a Broadway legend. 'Guys and Dolls,' 'How to Succeed,' 'Cactus Flower,' '40 Karats,' 'Can-Can,' 'Happy Hunting,' 'Reclining…

— James Burrows