I am what I am as a writer because of Norman Lear and Spike Lee. Norman Lear in particular.

Next quotes

• Kenya Barris:

  My father lost a lung in a chemical accident at General Motors, and after a while, he got a settlem

• Kenya Barris:

  My kids are nothing like I remember black kids being when I was a kid.

• Kenya Barris:

  I want to make sure I don't leave any money for my kids, so I'm going to spend it all on clothes.

• Kenya Barris:

  When you reach a level of status - and making it to college is an accomplishment in itself - you ar

• Kenya Barris:

  Sometimes you realize that life isn't defined by the good times.

• Kenya Barris:

  The thing that I get so often with network comedies - and, I think, some of the most brilliant peop

• Kenya Barris:

  The acknowledgement and celebration of Juneteenth as an American and possibly international holiday

• Kenya Barris:

  No civil rights movement has gotten anywhere without the help of white liberals.

• Kenya Barris:

  At my core, I'm shy.

• Kenya Barris:

  Honestly, I regret not having spanked my kids.