I believed in the concept of over-performing. I believe anyone can achieve their goals in life if they over-perform, and that means you have to work ten times harder than anybody you see. Stephen J. Cannell achievebelieveconcept Change image and share on social
I never waited for my Irish Cream coffee to be the right temperature, with a storm happening outside and my fireplace crackling... I wrote every day, at home, in the office, whether I felt like it or not. I just did it. Stephen J. Cannell coffeecracklecream share on social
My dad was an interior design and furniture person. I started working with him for four years before my first TV writing break. Stephen J. Cannell breakdaddesign Change image and share on social
I've been very successful at selling my things, but I've also been getting up at 4 in the morning for 40 years. Stephen J. Cannell havemorningsell Change image and share on social
Having a support system is huge for writers. My parents were always encouraging and told me they were behind me, whether or not I made it in the business. My wife was always there for my successes and failures. Stephen J. Cannell businessencouragefailure share on social
I finally get to the place where the book has matured in my mind and I can hardly wait to start writing it. Then I just sit down and I start. I hit the go button. I have an outline, which is 70 pages, but I don't look at it. I never have to look at it. Stephen J. Cannell bookbuttonfinally share on social
I can write a book in probably three months. Stephen J. Cannell bookmonthwrite Change image and share on social
My dad was my best friend. I worshipped him. All of my success in life really comes from him. He believed that you get nothing from negativity. Stephen J. Cannell believedadfriend Change image and share on social
I love 'Dexter.' The dark sense of humor is wonderful. Stephen J. Cannell darkdexterhumor Change image and share on social
I really hesitate to say that any of my shows influenced other writers. Stephen J. Cannell hesitateinfluenceshow Change image and share on social
