One of my favorite things about 'Star Trek' wasn't just the overt banter but the humor in that show about the relationships between the main characters and their reactions to the situations they would face; there was a lot of comedy in that show without ever breaking its reality. J. J. Abrams bantbreakcharacter share on social
You never want to have that ticking clock and know that you had all this time and didn't use it. J. J. Abrams clockticktime Change image and share on social
I'd love to do a movie where the monster is human, where the issue is not otherworldly, or horror or science fiction. J. J. Abrams fictionhorrorhuman Change image and share on social
When I was a little kid - and even still - I loved magic tricks. When I saw how movies got made - at least had a glimpse when I went on the Universal Studios tour with my grandfather, I remember feeling like this was another means by which I could do magic. J. J. Abrams feltglimpsegrandfather share on social
When you go to commercial, you want something to call the viewers back, and if you don't have a decent act out, the audience probably won't be there in the numbers you want when the show returns. J. J. Abrams actaudienceback Change image and share on social
I believe in anything that will engage the audience and make the story more effective. J. J. Abrams audienceeffectiveengage Change image and share on social
The ability of a television series to make adjustments is something you've got to take advantage of. J. J. Abrams abilityadjustmentadvantage Change image and share on social
I mean, my dad's a television producer, and I knew I could get a job as an assistant or a reader with one of his friends, but it wasn't exactly what I wanted to do. J. J. Abrams assistantdadfriend Change image and share on social
Pitching is always a weird, difficult thing. J. J. Abrams difficultpitchthing Change image and share on social