The thing about live television is that you're only as good ... - Lorne Michaels

"The thing about live television is that you're only as good as your last show."

Lorne Michaels Perseverance

Comedy Producer Canadian Born 1944 (age 82)

More from 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."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."