We were looking at writers who wanted to develop TV shows with us.
Shonda was looking for a producer to produce her shows.
We almost immediately got along.

We are very different; she is from the Midwest; Im from New York.
She is quiet, very intelligent; Im not quiet at all.
We hit it off.
What current comedy does she wish was a Shondaland joint:I loveMaster of None.
Thats a show I really wish we made.
The actor shed most like to build a show around:George Clooney would be really great!
They are so often dealing with intense courtroom scenes and lots of death, she said.
I felt sorry for Tom Verica.
He spent three quarters of the season lying in a pool of blood.
What guest star made her star struck:William Daniels.
I loved him so much onSt.
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