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Interview with Bryan Fuller
December 28, 2006
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BrilliantBC: First you wrote “Dead Like Me” and now you’re working on a pilot for ABC called “Pushing Daisies” which is about a guy who can bring dead people back to life. Is there something about death that interests you?
This is going to sound awful, but some of my fondest memories as a child were going to funerals because that was sort of a very social event and I got to see lots of cousins that I didn’t normally see every day. And they weren’t as sick of my shit as my immediate family, so it was easier to talk to them about TV and movies and things that I was sort of fanatical about. They would sort of put up with it. So I always had good experieneces at funerals. And I, you know, I think with death, you can’t minimize it. It’s so big. It’s something that holds a lot of magic and mystery for me.
BrilliantBC: That's for sure.
There are a lot of questions that surround it. I was talking to a friend of mine who really isn’t comfortable with death issues. And I’ve always been … not comfortable with it, but definitely fascinated by it. Because I’m really curious about what happens next? People talk about near death experiences. And what is it that they see? Is it a bright light? Is it the Care Bear Village? Even then, well, is that just you hallucinating? And all of that is theories and we can never know what it is.
I’m fascinated by life and the fact that we’re conscious and that we have thoughts that string together to form words to have conversation. And life holds a lot of mystery. And I think my obsession with death is really an obsession with life.
BrilliantBC: Which is what happens in “Dead Like Me.” She dies and subsequently gets a life.
And I think that goes through a lot of things that I write. There’s life out there, so take advantage of it and don’t be afraid of it, which is the same thing as saying, yes there is death out there, don’t be afraid of it. It’s part of the machine. And it’s an unfortunate but fascinating part of the machine.
BrilliantBC: So, do you have an afterlife theory?
I don’t have a solid afterlife belief system. There are so many things that I want to believe, that I can’t quite make the leap from my sort of intellectual mind. There are things that I wish happened in an after life and I hope that there is. And I won’t know if there is until I experience it. Or not.
I think that any time you can take advantage of your imagination – that’s the stuff that’s very life affirming.
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Comments
Johnny wrote:
Ack! Why was "Wonderfalls" canceled? It was so fantastic and smart! Thank you for this piece on Bryan Fuller, who might just be the funniest (and, um, most adorable) TV writer making things up today.
posted at January 3, 2007 11:35 AM
krissy wrote:
BRYAN FULLER IS BRILLIANT!!! Thank you for this fabulous interview. A fun read about one of the greatest writers in the biz right now, so edgy with some great questions. I need to keep checking out BrilliantBC...
posted at January 3, 2007 12:09 PM
Lana wrote:
What a great article! I love BrilliantBC because it reminds me of all my favorite shows and I can still read and get info on all of them -- man, I miss Dead Like Me so much. I love how darkly funny Bryan Fuller is.
I agree, Johnny, that Bryan is the most adorable
posted at January 3, 2007 12:20 PM
cherrie rogers wrote:
love your shows .. you have a talent thats not seen to much .. DEAD LIKE ME rocked . i still am mad as hell showtime cancelled it . WONDERFALLS was another hit that was awesome. great imagination you have . please keep using it . one of these days the top deciders will grow a brain and keep the good shows on the air and cancel out the duds.. thank you for your shows bryan fuller
posted at January 4, 2007 10:12 AM
Liz wrote:
I loved Dead Like Me! Bryan Fuller is so smart and funny... good interview.
posted at January 5, 2007 05:37 AM
Aria wrote:
I hated it when "Wonderfall" was cancelled, I really liked that show.
posted at January 5, 2007 03:12 PM
J. Benjamin Ryan wrote:
Fantastic interview! It defintely gave me a great insight into the creative mind of Mr. Fuller. Thanks a lot!
posted at January 6, 2007 07:35 PM
sara wrote:
Great interview - I will definately look out for "Pushing Daisies" and keep my fingers crossed that it makes it to air. After watching "Dead Like Me" in reruns on Sci-Fi I'm mistified as to why it was cancelled. It really is an amazing show, so thank you to Mr. Fuller for giving it to us.
posted at January 9, 2007 08:35 PM
Todd wrote:
Informative and insightful interview -- THANK YOU for this! Ever since "Wonderfalls", I've been a huge fan and follower of Bryan's work, and it's nice to get his thoughts on the various projects. What a mind on this man!
Is there an email address for contacting Bryan?
posted at January 16, 2007 01:00 AM
Conchita Moore wrote:
I was a huge fan of Woderfalls and Dead like me and i was hella mad when they canceled them. Both shows were original and refreshing and it's a shame more people didn't get itno them. I have say i think your pretty talented.
posted at February 9, 2007 09:30 PM
Katie L. wrote:
I love Wonderfalls - the dvd set was one of the best investments I ever made. The episodes that aired on tv are great but don't limit yourself - check out the others, too! They're just as good.
posted at February 12, 2007 09:54 AM
Janet wrote:
Why was Pushing Daisies cancelled...I looked forward to watching every Wed. If I missed it I went to the abc.full episodes to watch...what happened???????
posted at February 12, 2008 02:55 PM
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