Lorne Michaels

"A good night's show is worth more than a year of good reviews."

"Keep evolving or become irrelevant; there is no in-between."

"The magic of live television is that it can never be repeated exactly the same way."

"Comedy should punch up, not down, and never forget that."

"You're only as good as your last show, so keep pushing."

"Build a team that challenges you and makes you better."

"The simplest jokes are often the hardest ones to write."

"Television has the power to shape culture if you use it responsibly."

"Never waste a joke on a small moment; save your best for the biggest impact."

"Comedy is the only place where controversial topics can be explored safely."

"The best shows come from people who are slightly out of their depth."

"Loyalty to your team is more important than any individual success."

"A sketch is perfect when there's nothing left to cut."

"You have to believe in your show even when nobody else does."

"The audience is the real star; everything else supports that."

"Comedy writers are detectives of human behavior."

"Never underestimate the power of silliness in a serious world."

"The moment you stop learning is the moment your career plateaus."

"Great television is built on great instincts and hard work."

"You have to be willing to kill your favorites to save the show."

"The best comedians are the ones who make it look effortless."

"Television is the most intimate medium because it happens in people's homes."

"Never forget the power of the punchline delivered at exactly the right moment."

"Comedy survives because people need to laugh, especially during hard times."

"The show's success depends on everyone believing in something bigger than themselves."

"You can't create magic, but you can create the conditions for it to happen."

"The funniest moments come from characters that feel completely real."

"Keep your perspective; it's only television, but it's also everything."

"A great show is the sum of thousands of small decisions made with intention."

"Comedy is about making people see themselves in the strangest ways."