James Burrows quotes

Script comes first, then the actors, then you gotta be lucky enough to get the right time slot. Then people have to watch. (James Burrows)
I have a fun clause in my contract. If I'm not having fun, I can leave. View quote
James Burrows
Most of the pilots I choose do not have high-concept ideas, so for me it's not the idea as much as the execution of the idea, and if the idea, like you take a bar in Boston, that's not a high-concept idea. But if it's executed well, it makes a great show. View quote
James Burrows
My father was Abe Burrows, who was a Broadway legend. 'Guys and Dolls,' 'How to Succeed,' 'Cactus Flower,' '40 Karats,' 'Can-Can,' 'Happy Hunting,' 'Reclining Figure,' it goes on. He was a legend, and when I was growing up, I was Abe Burrows' kid. That was my self-esteem. View quote
James Burrows
I remember on the pilot of 'Will and Grace' some executives from NBC saying to me, 'There are too many gay jokes.' I said, 'If not on this show, then what show?' View quote
James Burrows

James Burrows

Occupation: American Director
Born: December 30, 1940
Quotes count: 5