I sort of knew very early on that I wanted to be a writer. Even in high school, I was a big… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
Your first obligation as a writer is to tell the truth and to tell a good story. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I've been obsessed with television since I was 7 years old, and I've always been writing on some level. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
All the writers for 'The Chi,' they're all phenomenal, so I'm just working on projects with them. They have great scripts. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I got into the business because I love writing. When it came down to finding my voice, which every writer has to… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I definitely have been very mindful of what kind of leader and creator I want to be. A lot of that has… — 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… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I'm writing my story so that others might see fragments of themselves. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
You have to write and develop and wait for the world to catch up to your art. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I never thought I would write about Chicago, and I definitely never thought I would write a drama. — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I always want to challenge myself as a writer. I consider myself more of a writer than I do a director. — 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… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I just really want be proud of the work I'm doing, whether it's something I've written, produced, or am starring in. I… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
One of my favorites is 'Parks and Recreation.' Great show; awesome writing; beautiful, diverse cast. They also have a very diverse writer's… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I'm not asking for there to be all black writer's rooms or all Asian writer's rooms, or all white - I want… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
My brand is good storytelling. I really want [my company] Hillman Grad Productions to be associated with great stories, interesting characters; things… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I do think it's important for black writers to show that we too can make it into the mainstream. Growing up, I… — 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
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