How did we suddenly become entranced with gangster culture? I saw it this morning on campus. When did the black community say we should all look like…

- Tim Reid

One problem when you get energy and want to go with it is that with so large a cast of talented people, you have to wait three or four shows for some…

- Tim Reid

The name of the game is efficiency; we have to play that game with our toys and our brains.

- Tim Reid

When the media defines something, you have to question: Is it the definition that you want applied to your culture? I'm trying to determine who's lea…

- Tim Reid

The business is so upside down now. It's not just about the bling-bling.

- Tim Reid

Young kids are taking Viagra, ecstasy. They even want instant sex.

- Tim Reid

Just having hope ain't going to cut it. You've got to have hope, passion and skills.

- Tim Reid

Why would you create a movie for black people if you don't understand the history and perspective of the people you are doing it for? You need histor…

- Tim Reid

Ninety percent of the time, you're going to hear no. It took me seven years to make 'Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored.' Nobody wanted to see …

- Tim Reid