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Spike Lee Quotes

American - Director | March 20, 1957 -

I don't like acting; not in front of the camera.

Camera Acting Like Front

A lot of times you get credit for stuff in your movies you didn't intend to be there.

Credit You Movies Get Your Stuff

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.

Woman Man People Black You White

I think that anyone who lives in New York, who's lived here, who's spent any time here, knows that it's basically a love-hate relationship, you might say. Even though I still think it's the greatest city in the world and I wouldn't live anywhere else, there're still things about it one doesn't like. The love far outweighs the negative.

Love Live Relationship Time New York

Don't think that because you haven't heard from me for a while that I went to sleep. I am still here, like a spirit roaming the night. Thirsty, hungry, seldom stopping to rest.

Sleep I Am Me Night Rest Think

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.

Alone Culture People Saying Black

I live in New York City, the stories of my films take place in New York; I'm a New York filmmaker.

Live New York City Place New Take

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.

Age Creative Surprise Environment Up

My cousin Malcolm Lee is also a filmmaker.

Filmmaker Cousin Also Malcolm Lee

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.

Money Nice Want Where Something Get

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.

Work Love Women People Black Think

I'm just trying to tell a good story and make thought-provoking, entertaining films. I just try and draw upon the great culture we have as a people, from music, novels, the streets.

Good Music Great Culture People Try

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