Dysfunctional co-dependent relationships always appeal to me. I don't know exactly how it started. I start writing sketches of characters and little scene-lets, and then it builds. Elizabeth Meriwether appealbuildcharacter Change image and share on social
I love that song 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from 'My Fair Lady' so much. I love that song because watching it as a kid, it was such an unbridled expression of joy. Elizabeth Meriwether danceexpressionfair Change image and share on social
I started out wanting to be an actor and I like to give actors as much as possible. I love writing stuff where they can really lose control. Elizabeth Meriwether actorcontrolgive Change image and share on social
But, yes, I learned everything working in theater. I learned the importance of community - I was constantly going to play readings, stand-up nights, improv. nights. Elizabeth Meriwether communityconstantlyimportance Change image and share on social
Why do British people make such good TV? It's so annoying. Stop it. Is it because they have free health care? Uggh. Elizabeth Meriwether annoybritishcare Change image and share on social
Every day, I learn something new. I think one of the most exciting things for a writer is to work on a TV show. It's like a novel. You have a really long time to develop and learn about the characters, and you can just really keep digging in deeper, every week. Elizabeth Meriwether characterdaydeep share on social
The striking thing about 'New Girl' is that under all the comedy, there's something about the emotions and reactions that feels very real - much more real than other sitcoms. Like - maybe everybody is sort of laid bare in different ways. Elizabeth Meriwether barecomedyemotion share on social
People want to put women in one box, and I'm interested in how women can be everything at once. Elizabeth Meriwether boxinterestpeople Change image and share on social
I love 'Cheers.' I didn't watch it growing up, but I watched it getting ready to do the first season of 'New Girl.' It bowls me over every time I see it. The romance, the comedy, the performances - every bit of it is just so compelling. Elizabeth Meriwether bitebowlcheer share on social
I think so much of writing is an instinct, or a feel for a scene, or a feel for a character. You have to put into words the word 'tone,' which I think is thrown around a lot and can mean a hundred different things, but communicating that to other people is definitely a challenge. Elizabeth Meriwether challengecharactercommunicate share on social