I sort of knew very early on that I wanted to be a writer. Even in high school, I was a big movie buff, very much into TV shows, and would critique them. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I knew very early on I wanted to be a television writer. My teachers told me I was a strong writer and had a voice. I really leaned in to that. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I'm a huge fan of television, and the reason I'm a part of the world is because I'm a fan of it. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
To be yourself is truly a revolutionary act, and I think more and more people should try it, because it's gotten me a pretty… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I love basketball! When I'm flying, and I have on sweats, a hat, and sneakers, people always assume that I'm a high school kid… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
For me, it's about making art that's not good but phenomenal. James Baldwin didn't want to just stay above the fray. Prince didn't think,… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
The truth is, for me, when I was a young black girl who knew I was different, was watching TV, I would always be… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
There's something specific about Chicagoans, and I just felt like I'd love to tell their story in a creative way. Not in a way… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
It's always been my intention to never be boxed in. I never like to do something that it feels like I've done before. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
Most writers stick to what they know. The black experience is our experience, so it's not that challenging for us. That's why sometimes you'll… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
Wearing one hoop earring and playing with the androgyny - that's who I am. That's what I like to do. And I feel the… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
You can talk all day long, but if you don't do something, it's a waste. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I sort of knew very early on that I wanted to be a writer. Even in high school, I was a big movie buff,… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
My family still lives in Chicago: my mother, my sister, my nephew, my family is there. So even though I am not living there,… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I feel like I've accomplished a lot, but for me, it's about pushing to the point where I can be Mark Walhberg, Ryan Murphy,… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
With 'The Chi,' it's me observing my own city and also pulling some things from themes I've dealt with in my life. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
