Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor.
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. Use this quote
It has been my observation that parents kill more dreams than anybody. Use this quote
My grandmother lived to be 100 years old. Her grandmother was a slave, yet she was a college graduate in the Spellman class of 1917. She taught art for 50 years and she saved her Social Security checks for her children's education. Use this quote
I had a great education. From kindergarten to John Dewey High School in Coney Island, I am public-school educated. Use this quote
Violence is a part of America. I don't want to single out rap music. Let's be honest. America's the most violent country in the history of the world, that's just the way it is. We're all affected by it. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I don't think I'm a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I am very fortunate I can send my kids to private school, but everybody does not have the money. If you cannot get your kid in a good school today, your kids are going to be behind the eight ball. Use this quote
