"Since I was the stupidest kid in my……" — Stephen J. Cannell
"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 as a writer just to entertain myself. That's an easier place to start."
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17 Quotes by Stephen J. Cannell
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Failure in school does not mean failure in Iife.
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The character's attitude is more important than plot.
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I never waited for my Irish Cream coffee to be the right temperature, with a storm happening outside and my…
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I'm hoping that these series, that originally aired in the 80's and 90's, prove to be as entertaining online and…
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Having a support system is huge for writers. My parents were always encouraging and told me they were behind me,…
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I was born in L.A. County Hospital, but I grew up in Pasadena. I married my 8th grade sweetheart, Marcia.
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My dad was an interior design and furniture person. I started working with him for four years before my first…
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I believed in the concept of over-performing. I believe anyone can achieve their goals in life if they over-perform, and…
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I formed my own studio, carried my own deficits, owned one-hundred percent of my negatives, and made a lot of…
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I really hesitate to say that any of my shows influenced other writers.
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I flunked three grades before I got out of high school.
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My dad was my best friend. I worshipped him. All of my success in life really comes from him. He…
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