16+ Steven Levitan Quotes On Education, Religion

I acknowledge that Hulu's easy accessibility probably keeps some people from pirating. But a respected industry analyst says less than 5% of TV content is being stolen today. — Steven Levitan

I once called the head of a network a liar. In hindsight, I should have called him an incompetent liar. — Steven Levitan

None of us grew up feeling like winners. So thank you to the bullies, to the popular kids, to the gym teachers who taunted us, who rejected us and who made fun of the way we ran. Without you we never would have gone into comedy. — Steven Levitan

With drama, especially, it seems like the bigger the budgets and the edgier the characters, the more interesting they are. We're very lucky because 'Modern Family' wouldn't fit on cable: they'd want us to push it more and be edgier and turn it into something that it's not. — Steven Levitan

But at its core, 90 percent of my job is still sitting down in a room full of people, and breaking storiesand that requires virtually no technology. — Steven Levitan

I think every time there's a show like 'Modern Family' or 'Will & Grace' that portray gay and lesbian characters and is successful, it just further opens the door. — Steven Levitan

Twitter is fun - I'm a tech guy, I love anything new, I'm big on all that stuff. — Steven Levitan

Right now the producers of 'Modern Family' have no idea how many people watch our show each week on all platforms, and nobody seems to want to tell us. If a disproportionate number of any show's viewers watch in alternative ways, then, under the current system, that show may not appear to be as strong as it actually is. — Steven Levitan

I think that people with differing points of view find common ground in 'Modern Family' is very flattering, and I'm appreciative of that. — Steven Levitan

What about the accusation that Hollywood is trying to advance its liberal agenda? Well, the fact is, while the creative community admittedly leans left, Hollywood has become a corporate town. — Steven Levitan

Some estimate Hulu IPO could bring in $2 billion. What will the content providers get? Zero. What is Hulu without content? An empty jukebox. — Steven Levitan

Sometimes you do have to scare people a little bit: if someone is not acting in the best interest of the show, then maybe you need to scream and yell a little bit, or let them know you're in charge. — Steven Levitan

Friends in the Midwest often ask me what it's like to raise a family in Los Angeles. I say it's just like where they are, but warmer and with more traffic. I also tell them people here seem a bit more tolerant of those who are different. — Steven Levitan

I was raised Jewish, my wife was raised Catholic. Though we respect each other's heritage, and while many of our friends are deeply religious, we have chosen to focus on our similarities, not our differences. We teach our children compassion, charity, honesty and the benefits of hard work. — Steven Levitan

I'm a little bit in shock, to tell you the truth. — Steven Levitan

I believe 'Hollywood' is more like middle America than many people imagine. — Steven Levitan

Life Lessons by Steven Levitan

  1. Steven Levitan's work demonstrates the importance of creating characters that are dynamic and relatable, as well as the importance of taking risks and pushing boundaries to create unique and memorable stories.
  2. His work also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the value of working with a team to create something special.
  3. Lastly, Levitan's work shows that it is possible to create stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking, and that can leave a lasting impact on viewers.
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