I'm still pulled over... We were nominated for two Oscars for 'Monster's Ball,' and I almost didn't make the Oscars because I got pulled over in Beverly Hills. Lee Daniels ballbeverlyhill Change image and share on social
When you're paying everybody nothing, I mean, they have homes to pay for. And my movies are like putting on theater. Nicole Kidman is at craft services, and John Cusack is moving furniture; there are no egos. The only ego is the story. Lee Daniels craftcusackego share on social
I always question if somebody else is going to love my films. I think that's what art is about - it's so individual. Lee Daniels artfilmindividual Change image and share on social
I love black women. I live for them. They are everything to me. I'm obsessed with them. They are sophisticated, resilient and smarter than me. Lee Daniels blacklivelove Change image and share on social
Theater was always in the backdrop. Nursing was a way to pay the bills. I wasn't a nurse; I had a nursing agency. Lee Daniels agencybackdropbill Change image and share on social
The rules are: The only ego is the film, and you have to serve the film. Lee Daniels egofilmrule Change image and share on social
Every African-American I know has two faces. There's the face that we have for ourselves and the face we put on for white America for the places we have to get to. Lee Daniels africanamericaamerican Change image and share on social
I'm always more comfortable and in a good place when I'm with friends because I know they trust me. I'm able to get great performances from people who trust me. Lee Daniels comfortablefriendgood Change image and share on social
Here's the thing: I think the media underestimates the intelligence of the moviegoer. We need to be fulfilled. People want to sit down and think, and I try to make people think. Lee Daniels fulfillintelligencemake Change image and share on social
