I'd been taught from an early age that I was in the 'other' category on the standardized tests. You know, I had to go down the checklist - Caucasian, African-American, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, and then, you know, at the bottom… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
When you start making a movie, people want to know: Who's the star power? And very early, I realized there's not a lot of 26-year-old black actors who have been given the opportunity to be the lead of a film.… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I love dipping into worlds at a fast and furious pace. A little glimpse allows the audience to put together the rest of that… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I think, before Obama, there was a glass ceiling. That's a big change. As a president, I think he was the best. I felt… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
You can track elections by who was playing that president on 'SNL' at that time. There's the theory that the more likable or charismatic… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
We go to the theater to be entertained, but if what is left after you watch the movie is a sort of eye-opening perspective… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I am a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino, who takes time to figure out what his next movie is. — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I'm a true believer in story. I think when you just tell people to think, people tend to get resistant and defensive and feel… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
The world has wanted me to speak differently than I speak. You know, I speak like my mom; I speak like, you know, like… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
The power of story and the power of a well-crafted film or television show is really all you need to speak to people. I… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I find campfire stories and urban legends are kind of the bread and butter that inspires a lot of people who are making horror… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
