Richard Schiff reflects on his time working with Matthew Perry on The West Wing, praising the late actor's dedication to his role as Joe Quincy. Perry's portrayal of the Republican attorney earned him two Emmy nominations in 2003 and 2004. Schiff remembers Perry as both funny and serious about his work, acknowledging how much the role meant to him. Despite coming from a different television set, Perry was determined to excel in the unique environment of The West Wing. Schiff jokingly asked Perry about the hours he worked on Friends, only to discover that Perry's commitment to The West Wing surpassed his previous show.

Perry's performance on The West Wing even caught the attention of Aaron Sorkin, who offered him the role of Matt Albie on his next television project, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Schiff speculates that Perry wanted to take on more serious and challenging roles in the next phase of his career, and The West Wing was a stepping stone towards that goal. Schiff believes that Perry's desire to stretch himself as an actor led him to explore more complex characters, and he was impressed by Perry's ability to balance his dedication to his craft while still remaining kind and authentic off-set.