Mark Burnett Quotes

I needed to be in the bush. There I find solitude and beauty and purity and focus. That's where my heart lies.

Every show on television has a downward trend because there are so many more things to watch. You can only deal with what is the benchmark of a hit series and 'Survivor' clearly remains a hit series.

Bug eating and backstabbing are the stuff of great entertainment.

I'm the kind of person who if I was playing the role of someone who got shot, I'd probably want to get shot so I knew what it felt like.

Singing shows are fun. Every viewer has their own opinion. We all know whether we think a voice sounds good or not. There's a play-along element. All these shows can be supported.

No one's going to watch The Bible on primetime TV.

I heard my name associated with the Peter Pan syndrome more than once. But really, what's so wrong with Peter Pan? Peter Pan flies. He is a metaphor for dreams and faith.

There are screens at the gas station, there are screens at the shopping mall. And they all need content.

He [Peter Pan] is a metaphor for dreams and faith.

You don't need to make shows about sex and drugs and violence to get ratings.

America is the most giving nation on Earth. One of the best ways to feel better is by doing something for somebody else.

The world is changing, and the Internet is about to become the next broadcast network.

My mantra is: Realize you're going to fail all the time, and accept it. That doesn't mean I'm not frightened of it.

You've heard the saying, 'Analysis creates paralysis.' You can't be 100 percent sure of anything.

There's nothing like biting off more than you can chew, and then chewing anyway.

The best person to get something done is a busy person.

I learned firsthand that there would simply be no wars if people engaged in real conversation.

Facing your fears robs them of their power.

Attitude produces character, and character produces hope.