My father lost a lung in a chemical accident at General Motors, and after a while, he got a settlement that sort… — Kenya Barris Accident Copy Share Image
When you walk past a painting in a museum, if it doesn't make you feel something, then it's probably a failure. — Kenya Barris Failure Copy Share Image
I would say any creative person has that: you can't just force a topic. Whether you're a painter, you want to do… — Kenya Barris Creative person Copy Share Image
The thing that I get so often with network comedies - and, I think, some of the most brilliant people in the… — Kenya Barris Darkest Copy Share Image
I still believe a little bit that changing gender roles have hurt relationships. — Kenya Barris Believe Copy Share Image
I don't necessarily believe that 'The Cosby Show' should disappear as a cultural reference, but it is. That's sad to me. I… — Kenya Barris Amazing Copy Share Image
I don't know Channing Dungey well, but we have talked several times, and she seems like an amazing executive. — Kenya Barris Amazing Copy Share Image
Black, white, rich, poor - we galvanize through the hard times. We really see it happen in relationships. In the best and… — Kenya Barris Best Copy Share Image
I think that, for so much of our matriculation through American society, black people sort of feel like outsiders. — Kenya Barris American Copy Share Image
I've found that the more honest and true you are and can talk about a character and people's experiences, it's less ostracizing.… — Kenya Barris Character Copy Share Image
'Black-ish' is a show that has spoken to all different types of people and brought them closer as a community, and I'm… — Kenya Barris Closer Copy Share Image
Comedy used to be a vehicle for change. Now, comedy has gotten to this quirky, nonsensical place, which I enjoy. But I… — Kenya Barris Change Copy Share Image
'A Different World,' for me, was in a lot of ways responsible for me going to college. I wanted to go to… — Kenya Barris Different world Copy Share Image
I really want to do what 'Veep' did. 'Veep,' in a very comical way, gave us a look inside the political machine,… — Kenya Barris American Copy Share Image
Laurence Fishburne - he's a great actor, but he dances and sings, too? He can just do everything. — Kenya Barris Actor Copy Share Image
I believe comedy is a really good lens to filter serious issues through. If people are laughing, they don't necessarily realize until… — Kenya Barris Believe Copy Share Image
As a creative, you have to be your truest form. You can't worry about fitting into whatever boxes people want to put… — Kenya Barris Boxes Copy Share Image
The small moments I've had to talk with President Obama, I've told him, 'I get it.' His presidency was in some ways… — Kenya Barris Black Copy Share Image
I set out to tell my story, which is based on my family. Dr. Cosby told his story in 'The Cosby Show.'… — Kenya Barris Cosby show Copy Share Image
I'm a huge fan of writing for people rather than writing and then trying to wedge people in. I'd love to know… — Kenya Barris Create Copy Share Image
