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On a daily basis, you're working with Steve Carell; you're not working with Ricky Gervais. You try a line, and you can't be writing for David Brent. You have to be writing for Michael Scott because Steve is Michael Scott.

— Greg Daniels

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I don't aspire to write like Steve King. Sure, I admire his work, and I think he's a hell of a nice guy; we met shortly after my first Stoker win. I aspire to write like Jonathan Maberry.

— Jonathan Maberry

There are Michael Scott moments, which are character choices, but there are also Steve's reads. Usually the things that I'm the biggest fan of are these weird reads that he does - just the way he's interacting with other people.

— Greg Daniels

Michael worked one day. Everybody was a little freaked out and nervous because he's a really big star. We were already working with really big stars, but Michael is Michael.

— Barry Sonnenfeld

I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.

— Amy Ryan

Michael Arndt, that guy - you're just supposed to say nice things about other writers, but I worship Michael Arndt.

— Damon Lindelof

I always wanted to do a comedy, but I wanted to pick the right one. But it came down to working with Steve Carell. I've wanted to work with him since I met him years ago as a kid.

— Ryan Gosling

I don't have Steve. There is no having the Steve.

— Cynthia Nixon

One of the most talented writers out there is Brian Haig.

— Vince Flynn

I love Steve Carell.

— Dwayne Johnson

✗Opposing Perspectives

Steve Martin is such an exquisite and precise writer. Everything is so clear; it's like a bell. He says what he means and says it so beautifully.

— Jason Schwartzman