Maybe my entire life motto, but definitely my TV motto:

[sdwolfpup]

"I believe in the importance of sincerity and emotion and honesty in TV, even when it’s goofy comedy."

- Michael Schur, from part 5 of his incredible interview covering season 4 of Parks and Rec episode-by-episodeIf you like the show at all, the whole series is excellent reading. The entire last question made me all teary-eyed, but that part I

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[mangofandango]

I love the quote! And I'd like to read the interview, but your link is broken (it refers back to my friends page).

[sdwolfpup]

Oops, thanks for letting me know! I linked to part 1 here: http://www.avclub.com/articles/showrunner-michael-schur-on-building-parks-and-rec,81404/

[catwalksalone]

It feels like I should stand up and clap at this point. Or give you a huge bear hug. Either way. :D

[sdwolfpup]

:D Michael Schur is really the key here, I'm just the conduit. But I will always except bear hugs from you!

[sdwolfpup]

LITERALLY. Rob Lowe has LITERALLY changed how I use that word now.

[sdwolfpup]

Ahahaha, I am buying that theory.

[destina]

So if you want to know the way to my fannish heart, give me emotion and sincerity, give me commitment to whatever it is your show is selling, give me characters you understand and obviously love. And I'll watch them doing whatever you want.

That is a pretty much perfect summation of why I fall for shows, too. Exactly so.

[sdwolfpup]

I have often wondered why my tastes run the gamut from Justified to Prison Break to Eureka to P&R. I'm glad to finally find the connecting thread.

[brynnmck]

Needless to say, I CO-SIGN THIS SO HARD.

[sdwolfpup]

HE'S A PRETTY GOOD SHOW-RUNNER.