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> [Perseverance is what I tell my students. It's important that you keep your dream alive, because you're going to encounter a lot of obstacles, and no one is going to dream big for you. You have to have the fortitude…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/perseverance-is-what-i-tell-my-students-it-s-important-that-you-keep/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

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## More by Kasi Lemmons

> [If I was not a film-maker I'd probably be a musician. I like Kanye West, Jay-Z, R&B, classical, jazz and all kinds of music,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/if-i-was-not-a-film-maker-i-d-probably-be-a-musician-i-like-kanye/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [If I like a film, I usually appreciate the way it was made the first time.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/if-i-like-a-film-i-usually-appreciate-the-way-it-was-made-the-first/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [As someone who tried to be great. I don't know if one ever gets to greatness, but I've put in a good effort, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/as-someone-who-tried-to-be-great-i-don-t-know-if-one-ever-gets-to/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [Perseverance is what I tell my students. It's important that you keep your dream alive, because you're going to encounter a lot of obstacles,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/perseverance-is-what-i-tell-my-students-it-s-important-that-you-keep/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [Black Nativity certainly lends itself to reinterpretation. It was kind of designed to be infused with the creativity of whoever is putting it on,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/black-nativity-certainly-lends-itself-to-reinterpretation-it-was-kind/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [I don't over-think my existence. I'm a very imperfect person, like most of us are. I'm also a very busy person. I have a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/i-don-t-over-think-my-existence-i-m-a-very-imperfect-person-like-most/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [Honestly, I do spend most of my time between films trying to get the next one made.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/honestly-i-do-spend-most-of-my-time-between-films-trying-to-get-the/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [I wanted to pay homage to someone who was such an important literary figure in my life. I think Langston Hughes would be proud…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/i-wanted-to-pay-homage-to-someone-who-was-such-an-important-literary/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [I think Black Nativity movie has a very clear message. It's about a family in crisis facing some of the very familiar struggles we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/i-think-black-nativity-movie-has-a-very-clear-message-it-s-about-a/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [One of my foolish qualities is to jump boldly, and then think about it later.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/one-of-my-foolish-qualities-is-to-jump-boldly-and-then-think-about-it/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [The biggest challenges are always getting into the rooms that you need to get into and having people open to the types of stories…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/the-biggest-challenges-are-always-getting-into-the-rooms-that-you/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [My guiltiest pleasure is reading a novel with a glass of wine. I love to read voraciously. I always have. And I love to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/my-guiltiest-pleasure-is-reading-a-novel-with-a-glass-of-wine-i-love/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [I'm able to inspire other people, to see the potential of a career, they can look to me and see that they can do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/i-m-able-to-inspire-other-people-to-see-the-potential-of-a-career/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [I love working with young artists. Jacob Latimore was the first kid that I auditioned. After he walked out, I turned to my husband…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/i-love-working-with-young-artists-jacob-latimore-was-the-first-kid/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

> [I encountered Newton when I was growing up, and it has kind of made me who I am, although I came to love Boston.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kasi-lemmons/i-encountered-newton-when-i-was-growing-up-and-it-has-kind-of-made-me/)

[Kasi Lemmons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kasi-lemmons/)

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