We're huge fans of 'Game of Thrones' for example, 'Orphan Black.' And even though those shows don't necessarily correlate directly with 'Arrow,' I'm a very big believer that writers are the product of their inspirations.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Writers are just like other people, except slightly more obsessed.
All of the actors that have served to me as inspiration over the years have been those more associated with dramatic work who have, in turn, been able to embody their characters and lose themselves in those characters that they create.
I happen to like dark, and I like the fact that 'Arrow' is a pretty dark show, particularly for a network show.
I think there are a lot more writers who are actors than you know; they just don't have roles on famous TV shows that you recognize.
I enjoy being influenced by other writers.
I think you have to love the characters that you write. I don't know how you could possibly write a TV show where you didn't love the characters.
My wife could give a rip about comic books, but she loves 'Arrow,' and she loves 'The Flash,' and she likes them because of the characters.
Maybe I'm a little biased, but shows like 'Dexter' and 'Southland,' I'm just enthralled by that sort of storytelling, kind of clever and patient.
The writers are the stars of every really successful sitcom.
I really hesitate to say that any of my shows influenced other writers.