I think poetry is as old as language, and both come out of the same thing - an effort to try to express something that is inexpressible.
W. S. MerwinRead
I don't know what gives me more pleasure: watching my story unfold or going in and watching a room full of black people talking for me and writing words for black people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the joy of creation and representation in storytelling, particularly for the Black community.
In this quote, Lee Daniels expresses the fulfillment he derives from both observing the development of his own narrative and witnessing the collective voices of Black individuals engaging with his work. This highlights the importance of representation and community in the creative process, as well as the joy that comes from seeing one's stories resonate and inspire others.
Themes
StorytellingRepresentationCommunityArtBlack Voices
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a cultural festival celebrating diversity.
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