I come from a family of domestics. I think most African-Americans of my age do. They were trusted by their bosses. I have met so many white people that spent more time with their nannies than they have with their own parents. Lee Daniels africanageamerican share on social
I think that, as African-Americans, oftentimes we have to put ourselves on pedestals as opposed to really looking at ourselves and trying to understand ourselves and become better people. We always have to be on pedestals. Lee Daniels africanamericanoftentimes share on social
I'm not Tyler Perry. I'm not Dino De Laurentis. I think it's a bit much to put one's name in front of the film. It makes me uncomfortable. Lee Daniels bitedinofilm Change image and share on social
When people don't like the film, I can take a bullet. I don't mind you talking about me, but I'm protective of my actors, because they bared their soul for me. Lee Daniels actorbarebullet Change image and share on social
My kids tell me to Instagram, so I do that. I have a few thousand followers. Lee Daniels followerinstagramkid Change image and share on social
'Push' had a story, 'The Paperboy' story you could just throw up in the air and shoot holes through the book because the story wasn't as strong. But I felt the characters were stronger in 'The Paperboy'; they were vivid. Lee Daniels airbookcharacter share on social
I look at my movies; I call my movies 'the kid.' It's like I'm giving birth. I'm in the cocoon, you know? Lee Daniels birthcallcocoon Change image and share on social
I see the world from a very specific perspective. It is how I grew up. It is what I am proud of, and I vocalize it. And for those who have not experienced my experience, it is odd, and it's not mainstream. Lee Daniels experiencegrowmainstream share on social
Most times when I do a film, it starts out with one idea and ends up not being what I thought it was going to be. Lee Daniels endfilmidea Change image and share on social