Lorne Michaels

"The show doesn't go on because it's ready; it goes on because it's eleven thirty."

"Live television is the hardest thing you can do in show business."

"Comedy is about truth, and Saturday Night Live has always been about telling the truth."

"You have to be willing to fail in order to succeed."

"The best thing about Saturday Night Live is that it's live. That's the whole point."

"I've always believed that you learn more from failure than from success."

"Comedy needs to have a point of view; otherwise it's just noise."

"The creative process is messy, and that's okay."

"You can't please everyone, and you shouldn't try to."

"Great comedy comes from a place of honesty."

"Television is a collaborative medium, and the best shows come from great teams."

"Innovation in comedy means being willing to take risks."

"The audience can always tell when you're being authentic."

"Saturday Night Live changed my life, but it was always about the work."

"Comedy is a way to talk about serious things without being preachy."

"I've learned that timing is everything in comedy and in life."

"The best ideas often come from unexpected places."

"Success isn't about being the smartest person in the room."

"You have to give people permission to be creative."

"The show must go on, no matter what happens backstage."

"Real comedy makes you think as much as it makes you laugh."

"I believe in the power of live performance to connect with people."

"Creating something for television requires discipline and flexibility."

"The best comedians are the ones who observe human nature closely."

"You learn more by doing than by talking about doing."

"Comedy is a conversation between the performer and the audience."

"I've always valued loyalty and hard work in the people I work with."

"Television moves fast, and you have to be ready to adapt."

"Great comedy comes from writers who care about their craft."

"The most important thing is to keep the show fresh and relevant."