To my loyal fans, Michelle Pfeiffer and the entire entertainment industry,
With deep gratitude I write this letter today, reflecting on a journey that has impacted not only my professional life but my life as a whole. Storytelling has brought me unimaginable opportunities and every step of that road has been made stronger by the love, support, encouragement and faith of remarkable people who have stood by me.
I want to thank Michelle Pfeiffer for her constant support, insight, grace and inspiration over the years. It’s so valuable to have someone who can bring strength and understanding to a field that is full of pressure, challenges and constant change.” Your support and faith have been an inspiration during the happy and uncertain times. You have brought love, partnership and balance into my life and profession and for that I will always be thankful.
I want to thank all of my fans for the support of the stories, characters, and art ideas that have defined my work over the years. All the projects I’ve written or produced have gained importance because of the strong emotional and passionate bonds that the audience has formed with them. Your encouragement, your devotion, your steadfast belief in what I try to do with my writing have allowed me to continue spinning out stories that entertain, uplift and stand up to conventional wisdom. I can never thank you enough for all your nice words, messages and supporting moments.
Thanks to everyone in the entertainment industry, including performers, writers, producers, directors, crew, networks, studios, journalists and viewers everywhere, for creating an environment that encourages imagination and innovation. The cornerstones of the entertainment business are trust, resiliency, collaboration and artistic enthusiasm. “I have been fortunate to work with a great many creative people whose intelligence and commitment helped turn ideas into poignant stories that are shared across the world.
I never made it on my own. The ideas were brought to life by people whose devotion, sacrifices and hard work powered each production. One of the best things I have ever gotten out of this is the creative experiences, lessons learned, and friendships I have made along my journey.
As I move on I am so thankful for all of the help that made this incredible adventure happen. The love and support of this community has not only shaped my career, but also confirmed my belief that narrative has the power to bring people together.
Thanks for believing in me, for encouraging my work, for creating an environment where dreams, passion and creativity can blossom.
With greatest appreciation and esteem,
David E. Kelley
