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Spike Lee Quotes

Critics like to build you up, tear you down, and then, if you’re lucky, build you up again Picture Quote #1

I knew I was never going to play professional sport, but I loved playing and I went to all the games I could afford to Picture Quote #1

I tend to favour films that have multiple plot and story lines, multiple characters and ensemble pieces Picture Quote #1

You have to do the research. If you don’t know about something, then you ask the right people who do Picture Quote #1

A spine to my films that’s become more evident to me is that many are about the choices people make, and the reverberations of those choices. You go this way, or that way, and either way, there’s going to be consequences Picture Quote #1

Amongst black people, you have always heard it said that once a black man reaches a certain level, especially if you are an entertainer, you get a white trophy woman. I didn’t make that up Picture Quote #1

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I’m very careful about how I portray violence in my films. I do believe that violence, especially violent video games, are not a good thing for young kids Picture Quote #1

We’re the most violent nation on earth. There’s no getting away from that. But you’ve got to look at it on a broader level Picture Quote #1

I give interracial couples a look. Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I believe in destiny. But I also believe that you can’t just sit back and let destiny happen. A lot of times, an opportunity might fall into your lap, but you have to be ready for that opportunity. You can’t sit there waiting on it. A lot of times you are going to have to get out there and make it happen Picture Quote #1

You gotta make your own way. You gotta find a way. You gotta get it done. It’s hard. It’s tough. That’s what I tell my students every day in class. I’ve been very fortunate. Some people might call me a hardhead, but I’m not going to let other people dictate to me who I should be or the stories I should tell. That doesn’t register with me Picture Quote #1

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I think black people have to be in control of their own image because film is a powerful medium. We can’t just sit back and let other people define our existence Picture Quote #1

People of color have a constant frustration of not being represented, or being misrepresented, and these images go around the world Picture Quote #1

I think there’s a lot of hope in my work. I don’t think I’m a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films. Some more than others, but there’s definitely... I think we want to convey the feeling of hope with the montage at the end Picture Quote #1

Those that’ll tell don’t know, and those that know won’t tell Picture Quote #1

As a writer I want everybody to get a chance to voice their opinions. If each character thinks that they’re telling the truth, then it’s valid. Then at the end of the film, I leave it up to the audience to decide who did the right thing Picture Quote #1

I don’t think racism can be eliminated in my lifetime... or my children’s or grandchildren’s. But I think it’s something we have to strive for. I’m going to keep working toward that day coming Picture Quote #1

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If you have a talented family, you should be shot if you don’t use them Picture Quote #1

I’ve never seen black men with fine white women. They be ugly. Mugly dogs Picture Quote #1

My people, my people, what can I say; say what I can. I saw it but didn’t believe it; I didn’t believe what I saw. Are we gonna live together? Together are we gonna live? Picture Quote #1

I don’t think my films are going to get rid of racism or prejudice. I think the best thing my films can do is provoke discussion Picture Quote #1

Most human beings will not stand in front of a stage and tell you about the bad things they did Picture Quote #1

I think my work shows that I love women. I understand where these types of criticisms are coming from because black people have been so dogged out in the media, they’re just extra sensitive Picture Quote #1

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There’s a lot of Americans, black and white, who think that we’ve arrived where we need to be and nothing else needs to be done and affirmative action needs to be dismantled Picture Quote #1

I collect names for characters. Names are valuable; they can be your first source of insight into a character Picture Quote #1

Our greatness, our talent has never been the question. It’s been a matter of grappling for control over what we do Picture Quote #1

I look at the stories that Spike Lee tells... Great stories. Great director, great storyteller Picture Quote #1

I’d like to state that Spike Lee is not saying that African American culture is just for black people alone to enjoy and cherish. Culture is for everybody Picture Quote #1

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Critics like to build you up, tear you down, and then, if you’re lucky, build you up again (Spike Lee Quotes) I knew I was never going to play professional sport, but I loved playing and I went to all the games I could afford to (Spike Lee Quotes) I tend to favour films that have multiple plot and story lines, multiple characters and ensemble pieces (Spike Lee Quotes) You have to do the research. If you don’t know about something, then you ask the right people who do (Spike Lee Quotes) A spine to my films that’s become more evident to me is that many are about the choices people make, and the reverberations of those choices. You go this way, or that way, and either way, there’s going to be consequences (Spike Lee Quotes) Amongst black people, you have always heard it said that once a black man reaches a certain level, especially if you are an entertainer, you get a white trophy woman. I didn’t make that up (Spike Lee Quotes) I’m very careful about how I portray violence in my films. I do believe that violence, especially violent video games, are not a good thing for young kids (Spike Lee Quotes) We’re the most violent nation on earth. There’s no getting away from that. But you’ve got to look at it on a broader level (Spike Lee Quotes) I give interracial couples a look. Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street (Spike Lee Quotes) 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 Quotes) I believe in destiny. But I also believe that you can’t just sit back and let destiny happen. A lot of times, an opportunity might fall into your lap, but you have to be ready for that opportunity. You can’t sit there waiting on it. A lot of times you are going to have to get out there and make it happen (Spike Lee Quotes) You gotta make your own way. You gotta find a way. You gotta get it done. It’s hard. It’s tough. That’s what I tell my students every day in class. I’ve been very fortunate. Some people might call me a hardhead, but I’m not going to let other people dictate to me who I should be or the stories I should tell. That doesn’t register with me (Spike Lee Quotes) I think black people have to be in control of their own image because film is a powerful medium. We can’t just sit back and let other people define our existence (Spike Lee Quotes) People of color have a constant frustration of not being represented, or being misrepresented, and these images go around the world (Spike Lee Quotes) I think there’s a lot of hope in my work. I don’t think I’m a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films. Some more than others, but there’s definitely... I think we want to convey the feeling of hope with the montage at the end (Spike Lee Quotes) Those that’ll tell don’t know, and those that know won’t tell (Spike Lee Quotes) As a writer I want everybody to get a chance to voice their opinions. If each character thinks that they’re telling the truth, then it’s valid. Then at the end of the film, I leave it up to the audience to decide who did the right thing (Spike Lee Quotes) I don’t think racism can be eliminated in my lifetime... or my children’s or grandchildren’s. But I think it’s something we have to strive for. I’m going to keep working toward that day coming (Spike Lee Quotes) If you have a talented family, you should be shot if you don’t use them (Spike Lee Quotes) I’ve never seen black men with fine white women. They be ugly. Mugly dogs (Spike Lee Quotes) My people, my people, what can I say; say what I can. I saw it but didn’t believe it; I didn’t believe what I saw. Are we gonna live together? Together are we gonna live? (Spike Lee Quotes) I don’t think my films are going to get rid of racism or prejudice. I think the best thing my films can do is provoke discussion (Spike Lee Quotes) Most human beings will not stand in front of a stage and tell you about the bad things they did (Spike Lee Quotes) I think my work shows that I love women. I understand where these types of criticisms are coming from because black people have been so dogged out in the media, they’re just extra sensitive (Spike Lee Quotes) There’s a lot of Americans, black and white, who think that we’ve arrived where we need to be and nothing else needs to be done and affirmative action needs to be dismantled (Spike Lee Quotes) I collect names for characters. Names are valuable; they can be your first source of insight into a character (Spike Lee Quotes) Our greatness, our talent has never been the question. It’s been a matter of grappling for control over what we do (Spike Lee Quotes) I look at the stories that Spike Lee tells... Great stories. Great director, great storyteller (Spike Lee Quotes) I’d like to state that Spike Lee is not saying that African American culture is just for black people alone to enjoy and cherish. Culture is for everybody (Spike Lee Quotes)

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