Emily V. Gordon

I'm tired of hearing about 'Damages,' I don't care how life-changing 'The Wire' is, and I don't want to hear another word about 'Battlestar Galactica' or its super-awesome ending. ”

Your life story is a gift, and it should be treated as such. ”

Sometimes new spouses don't fully process the commitment they've made until after the deal is done, and then they panic. ”

As any daytime judge show can tell you, spending someone's money or taking their stuff because they hurt your feelings is not justified. ”

I think it's always good to get into your partner's mindset. ”

You didn't have to know anything about show business to appreciate the characters' humor, because at its heart, 'Party Down' was about following dreams, dealing with rejection, and surviving all the lame jobs we've all had to work just to get by in the meantime. ”

Marriage isn't just about two people who fit together well. It's about two people who figure out how to fit together well. ”

When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs for anyone else's and not relying on anyone else for even a smidgen of your happiness or well being. ”

For so long, TV consisted of a limited number of shows a year, and those shows had to appeal to as many people as possible. The joy of TV now is that shows don't have to be broad anymore - they can be small, weird, and niche. ”

The benefits of a healthy, thriving relationship may not be nearly as exciting as watching your career take off, but both aspects of your life are equally important. ”