Debbie Allen

In today's competitive marketplace, you can't afford to be humble.

In today's competitive marketplace, you can't afford to be humble.

We could have done this movie very differently had we shot on the streets of Harlem and taken a 40-day read more

We could have done this movie very differently had we shot on the streets of Harlem and taken a 40-day shooting schedule.

They had a clear idea about what I really wanted to see, based on our initial conversations, and they did read more

They had a clear idea about what I really wanted to see, based on our initial conversations, and they did a great job.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

You want fame? ... Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying. With sweat.

You want fame? ... Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying. With sweat.