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I'm surprised that Hollywood and networks have not been diverse as other industries.
Spike Lee
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Spike Lee
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: March 20
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Sheldon Lee
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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.
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For me, I believe in God, God is real.
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I give interracial couples a look. Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street.
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Everything I do is always scrutinised. But that's all I'll say about that.
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I didn't dream about being a director. I didn't know I wanted to do something with film until the summer between my sophomore and junior years at Morris College in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Those that'll tell don't know, and those that know won't tell.
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I've always tried to - when I've been able to - support young artists, no matter what medium.
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Stick around long enough, you'll get some grace.
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I collect names for characters. Names are valuable they can be your first source of insight into a character.
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