I remember coming up in the business and seeing how the grind turned some executives into grizzled cynics. And I vowed to never become that guy. I have always believed it's incumbent upon network brass to bring a wide-eyed optimism to the chairs they rent. Talent deserves that. And frankly, the jobs are just no fun otherwise.

When you get these franchises with some built in profiles and anticipation... I think the anticipation and the buildup can can exceed the delivery.

While I felt like we potentially had something really huge in 'Gotham,' you're always nervous that it won't live up.

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