Weโve gone through the namesโNegro, African American, African, Black. For me thatโs an indication of a people still trying to find their identity. Who determines what is black?
Spike LeeI give interracial couples a look. Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street.
Spike LeeI respect the audience's intelligence a lot, and that's why I don't try to go for the lowest common denominator.
Spike LeeI believe in destiny. But I also believe that you canโt 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 canโt sit there waiting on it. A lot of times you are going to have to get out there and make it happen.
Spike Lee