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 LeeI think the best actors in the world are here in New York City. And this city is just so vibrant the energy is just phenomenal. Great crews here. All the technicians, all the artists that work in this industry. I've just been very happy with the body that we've been able to do, especially those films we shot here in New York City.
Spike LeeBecause many advances have happened, we've lost the urgency (and that's just human nature) that we had before, when we couldn't vote, couldn't use mass transportation, or drink from the fountains.
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 Lee