Author: James Burrows

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On 'Taxi,' I had the great fortune of directing many wonderful episodes, none more classic than Reverend Jim's driving test. It was maybe the funniest show I did.

On 'Taxi,' I had the great fortune of directing many wonderful episodes, none more classic than Reverend Jim's driving test. It was maybe the funniest show I did.

- James Burrows

I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs in.

I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs in.

- James Burrows

I know what's funny, and I probably know the best way to deliver the joke. Whether it's walking out of a room, facing that way, facing this way. I just have a sense of that.

I know what's funny, and I probably know the best way to deliver the joke. Whether it's walking out of a room, facing that way, facing this way. I just have a sense of that.

- James Burrows

I didn't have the drive; I never wanted to be in show business. I went into my father's business because of osmosis.

I didn't have the drive; I never wanted to be in show business. I went into my father's business because of osmosis.

- James Burrows

Script comes first, then the actors, then you gotta be lucky enough to get the right time slot. Then people have to watch.

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

Networks are reluctant to take a chance. They put on shows that they know will work on some level, but to get the innovative show, it's very difficult.

Networks are reluctant to take a chance. They put on shows that they know will work on some level, but to get the innovative show, it's very difficult.

- James Burrows

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