230 Quotes by Spike Lee

I always give the example, if you turn on the radio today, black radio, Lenny Kravitz is not black. Bob Marley wasn't black: in the beginning, only white college stations played Bob Marley.

There's an unwritten law that you cannot have a Jewish character in a film who isn't 100 percent perfect, or you're labeled anti-Semitic.

'She's Gotta Have It' was shot in twelve days and two six-day weeks.

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.

For me, I believe in God, God is real.

I don't dictate, you don't dictate to Stevie Wonder, not successfully.

'Do the Right Thing' was like the first film where I really felt comfortable working with actors.

Everything I do is always scrutinised. But that's all I'll say about that.

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