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Spike Lee quotes

American Director March 20, 1957

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If we became students of Malcolm X, we would not have young black men out there killing each other like they're killing each other now. Young black men would not be impregnating young black women at the rate going on now. We'd not have the drugs we have now, or the alcoholism. Spike Lee
I've been blessed with the opportunity to express the views of black people who otherwise don't have access to power and the media. I have to take advantage of that while I'm still bankable. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "Since the days of slavery, if you were a good singer or..."
Since the days of slavery, if you were a good singer or dancer, it was your job to perform for the master after dinner. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "It has been my observation that parents kill more dreams than..."
It has been my observation that parents kill more dreams than anybody. Spike Lee
Any time you talk about the look of the film, it's not just the director and the director of photography. You have to include the costume designer and the production designer. Spike Lee
I like to work with the same people when I can, and you want to get people with the same interests that you have, and the same aesthetic. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "People think I'm this angry black man walking around in a..."
People think I'm this angry black man walking around in a constant state of rage. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "I don't think I'm a total pessimist, so I think you can find..."
I don't think I'm a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films. Spike Lee
We grew up in a very creative environment and were exposed to the arts at a very young age, so it's not a surprise that all of us are in some form of the arts. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "For me, I believe in God, God is real."
For me, I believe in God, God is real. Spike Lee
First of all, what in this world does not revolve around money? But money is a big part of film, unlike a lot of other art forms. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "I'm blessed, I can afford to send my children to private school."
I'm blessed, I can afford to send my children to private school. Spike Lee
Right now a lot of people are still choosing to go to Toronto instead of shooting in New York City, something I haven't done and something I hope I'll never have to do. Spike Lee
Spike Lee quote: "A lot of times, we censor ourselves before the censor even..."
A lot of times, we censor ourselves before the censor even gets there. Spike Lee
I get offered to do stuff where the money's nice but it's not something I want to do - I get offered a lot of commercials too. Spike Lee

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