Having a support system is huge for writers. My parents were always encouraging and told me they were behind me, whether or not I made it in the business. My wife was always there for my successes and failures. — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
Everyone starts out desperately trying to make a hit, but some people are just more mistake-prone than others. I happened to be fairly mistake-prone. Of the 40 shows I made, I'd say ten were hits, which is a pretty good average. — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
The first act is the easiest to plot. The second act is always the hardest to plot. Generally a good, you know, sometimes the… — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
My dad was my best friend. I worshipped him. All of my success in life really comes from him. He believed that you get… — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
I was born in L.A. County Hospital, but I grew up in Pasadena. I married my 8th grade sweetheart, Marcia. — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
I believed in the concept of over-performing. I believe anyone can achieve their goals in life if they over-perform, and that means you have… — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
I've been very successful at selling my things, but I've also been getting up at 4 in the morning for 40 years. — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
I finally get to the place where the book has matured in my mind and I can hardly wait to start writing it. Then… — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
Since I was the stupidest kid in my class, it never occurred to me to try and be perfect, so I've always been happy… — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
“I love it when a plan comes together! - Hannibal Smith, A-Team” — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
“Something you get unless you let it go, povýšíš by humiliating and things znásobíš if the divide .” — Stephen J. Cannell Copy Share Image
