'Gossip Girl' was an adaptation that, although very different from a Marvel property, had a vocal fan base. On that show, we started off very nervous about making any changes from the book. As we got our sea legs underneath us, we became more bold.

Stephanie Savage

Show up, shut up, and shine.

Stephanie Savage

Teens have a sensational narcissism and genuinely believe that their experiences are unique and can't be explained to adults. But we forgive them for their mistakes and naivete.

Stephanie Savage

The thing that has led me to the place that I am is that every moment in my life, I've been following my dream: following my dream to go to the University of Toronto, following my dream to get my Ph.D., following my dream to work in Hollywood.

Stephanie Savage

The '60s is such an explosive period. It was very interesting for me because I grew up in Canada, and obviously, I know some American history because I've lived here for many years, and even in Canada, that does permeate.

Stephanie Savage

You can only tell so many bad-guy stories.

Stephanie Savage

For a writer, working in television is an incredibly rewarding medium. You're in charge of all aspects of production and get to see your vision come to life every week.

Stephanie Savage

I love writing about young people.

Stephanie Savage

When I first found out what a show runner was, I thought it was the strangest job I had heard of in my life.

Stephanie Savage

In my mind, I don't necessarily associate a summer show with lightness.

Stephanie Savage

It was a huge confidence builder to stand in front of 34 21-year-olds and explain something to them every day.

Stephanie Savage

I'll write teen stories as long as people will let me. I'll also be excited for the day when I'm told I can no longer write teen stories.

Stephanie Savage

I can honestly say that, growing up, it never crossed my mind that I could ever make anything. I could write articles about things, which is why I wanted to be a professor. I loved watching movies and writing about them and teaching them, but it never crossed my mind that I could make something.

Stephanie Savage

When someone's a writer, it's very creative and moody, and you think of someone walking around the office in pajamas thinking of ideas.

Stephanie Savage

I love telling teen stories where the characters are experiencing things for the first time - the stakes feel really high.

Stephanie Savage

One of the things I love about doing television is that I don't feel like I'm just purely a writer. I like all of the opportunities television affords to kind of build a brand that can work across platforms, so I'm not just solely at my computer in my pajamas all day.

Stephanie Savage

As anyone who reads Marvel comics will tell you, it's actually more important that you understand the people that are inside the mask, as opposed to the mask and the cowl or anything else like that.

Stephanie Savage

I think, anytime there is a strong intellectual connection and people have shared interest, where they enjoy bantering with each other, there is always potential for a romantic spark. That is inherent.

Stephanie Savage

Sonic Youth is one of my favorite bands.

Stephanie Savage

One of the great things about the space program is it's super well-documented.

Stephanie Savage

We love stories about identity and acceptance because they're so universal.

Stephanie Savage