When it comes to storytelling, not taking risks is riskier than swinging for the fences. I have very simple ambitions when it comes to taking risks in storytelling and programming. I try very hard to avoid the expected. — David Nevins Copy Share Image
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 get enormous reward from the audience. Just give them something they didn't see coming, and you… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
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… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
One of the fundamental issues with The Vatican is that the world changed on us. That show was conceived and written while Pope Benedict… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
I like shows that are surprising and not predictable. That have deep, rich characters that are fully formed. — David Nevins Copy Share Image
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,… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
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… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
I love being a producer, and I think I essentially still operate as a producer even though I now have control of marketing and… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
I actually have very girly taste in television. I like a chicky relationship show probably more than anything. I really like 'Project Runway'. — David Nevins Copy Share Image
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… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
I like stories with a collision of disparate tones. Look at 'Shameless' or 'House of Lies'. They go from big, silly, and comedic to… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
When it comes to storytelling, not taking risks is riskier than swinging for the fences. I have very simple ambitions when it comes to… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
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… — David Nevins Copy Share Image
