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 just create an element of surprise in both the storytelling and tone of a show, you're… — 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 very real dramatic moments in the wink of an eye. — 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
