The funniest things just come from honesty. We have a tendency to see female characters as representative of something larger than what they are, when male characters are just characters. — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
The striking thing about New Girl is that under all the comedy, theres something about the emotions and reactions that feels very real - much more real than other sitcoms. Like - maybe everybody is sort of laid bare in… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
I think a lot of the romantic comedies need to catch up with what's actually kind of happening. — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
There are a lot of women screenwriters, but they are obviously outnumbered by men. And it still is a very much male-dominated industry. — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
I was really freaked out when I heard that Cookie Monster was going to be changed to Veggie Monster, but that turned out to… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
Why do British people make such good TV? It's so annoying. Stop it. Is it because they have free health care? Uggh. — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
In a show that has so many neurotic, broken beta characters, it's always fun to bring in a character who's really confident in themselves. — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
But, yes, I learned everything working in theater. I learned the importance of community - I was constantly going to play readings, stand-up nights,… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
I just want to keep writing characters who are interesting and complicated people and interesting roles for women, in TV or film or in… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
I think so much of writing is an instinct, or a feel for a scene, or a feel for a character. You have to… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone who runs a TV show would ever say to you, 'I have a grasp on running a TV show.' Maybe… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
I love that song 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from 'My Fair Lady' so much. I love that song because watching it as… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
Every day, I learn something new. I think one of the most exciting things for a writer is to work on a TV show.… — Elizabeth Meriwether Copy Share Image
