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“When I got to 'Looking,' I didn't know that you could write stuff and they would put it on TV. That was that experience. My boss was Andrew Haigh and he came from film; he had never done TV. It was his first TV show, and he was running it. And I think he was like, 'Write it, and we'll put it on.'…” quote by Tanya Saracho
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“When I got to 'Looking,' I didn't know that you could write stuff and they would put it on TV. That was that experience. My boss was Andrew Haigh and he came from film; he had never done TV. It was his first TV show, and he was running it. And I think he was like, 'Write it, and we'll put it on.' It was lovely.”

Tanya Saracho

About This Quote

A newcomer to television discovered that writers could see their scripts produced, thanks to a film‑background boss eager to experiment with TV.

In simple terms: First‑time TV writing felt novel and exciting.

Key Takeaway

Creative opportunities arise from cross‑medium collaboration.

Themes

creativity career transition media production opportunity

Mood

enthusiastic hopeful

Type

personal anecdote industry insight

When to use this quote

  • a playwright joining a TV writers' room
  • a filmmaker directing a pilot
  • a novelist adapting a story for streaming

Key Concepts

interdisciplinary learning risk‑taking

Practical Applications

  • Encourage cross‑industry mentorship
  • Leverage fresh perspectives in new formats

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can experience in one medium enrich work in another?
  • What barriers prevent writers from entering new platforms?
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