David was the kind of guy who was totally supportive of the actors and instructed the writing staff to trust the actor's instincts, since after all, it's the actors playing the character.
“My comedy does not come from a place of deep cynicism, and I tend to play characters who are naive in some way.”
“If any foes of mine are there, I pardon every one: I hope that man and womankind will do the same by me.”