I have only one loyalty - to my writing. I never wanted to be the head of a studio or a producer.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
So when it was my turn to start developing projects, I knew the writers I wanted to work with, and I had met every head of studio, every executive and a lot of producers. I started finding things, little crumbs off other people's tables that I would make my own.
I have an amazing team; I have amazing producers; I have amazing writers, but at the end of it, it's me making the decisions on the writing, the tone, the editing.
I didn't ever plan to be a producer, and I didn't really know what I was getting myself into.
I'd never be where I am if more successful writers hadn't taken an interest in me and done me a good turn - be it chiming in with constructive criticism or giving me sound advice about my career plan.
I never wanted to be a writer. I still don't.
I never wanted to be anything but a writer, and I never let go of it.
I don't make my living writing; I make my living as a producer and as a director.
If I weren't a performer, I would be still be writing and songwriting. Plus, I also really want to get into producing.
I wanted to be a director and producer and writer, but in the early '40's the union wouldn't let you get through the gates. You couldn't get on a crew, or even learn to direct.
I'm a writer; I'm a producer. I've certainly spread myself over a lot of different careers.