The thing that always interests me from a storytelling point of view is how that moment of trauma, whatever the trauma is, even divorce, your dog dies, whatever it is, the consequence, in terms of people's emotional lives and the… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
Being a good television screenwriter requires an understanding of the way film accelerates the communication of words. — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
When all of your decisions are based on economics, you end up with a sameness of vision. You're not taking the risks, you're not… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
The thing that has always interested me in the kinds of shows that I do have more to do with the consequences of behavior… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
Casting is sort of like looking at paintings. You don't know what you'll like, but you recognize it when you see it. — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
The thing that always interests me from a storytelling point of view is how that moment of trauma, whatever the trauma is, even divorce,… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
One of the problems of writing is that anyone who commits themselves to that process has to believe that they're good. — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
Vivid images are like a beautiful melody that speaks to you on an emotional level. It bypasses your logic centers and even your intellect… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
Television and film are such streamlined story mediums. You can't really meander about, whereas a novel is an interior experience. — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
I tend not to spend a lot of time looking in the rearview mirror. If you say, 'Oh, I did 'Hill Street Blues' or… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
Cop shows are by definition melodramatic; they're larger than life. They create very stark contrasts and conflicts emotionally. They're provocative, assuming they grapple with… — Steven Bochco Copy Share Image
