“I think that the audience is smart enough to know that just because a ...” — Jed Mercurio Quote

“I think that the audience is smart enough to know that just because a drama is relating to real-world parallels, it doesn't mean that its story is exactly that story.”

“I try and relate my writing to something I know about, and I had a primary experience of being in a competitive, military environment and being part of a squadron.”

“There is an apparatus set up to protect politicians, but those within that apparatus will have their own political views. I've got mates who are police officers and mates who are in the military, and they often have a very different view to the policy they're asked to carry out.”

“My acting has got to be natural. I didn't go to any drama schools. It's a gift from God.”

“When I was younger and studying acting, I never ever saw myself in the sitcom world; it was drama that really turned me on and still does.”

“I think that if you've got 5 million people that enjoy drama and invest in characters, you must take the time to not worry about your job and getting sacked and just go for it and hit it again.”