Spike Lee

It has been my observation that parents kill more dreams than anybody.

What's the difference between Hollywood characters and my characters? Mine are real.

It comes down to this: black people were stripped of our identities when we were brought here, and it's been a quest since then to define who we are.

The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone.

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.

At the end of my life, I was told to vote for it for pensioners; I' m not in favour of means tests for pensioners or anybody.