Spike Lee Quotes

I did a bit of boxing when younger. Once I was joined by Muhammad Ali as my co-commentator. I've got a picture of the two of us together ringside at the Albert Hall on my wall at home.

My dad's always been a famous actor, so I've grown up with that, and with the lifestyle. In a way, I think I thrive on the insecurity that comes with it. Not in my private life - I like to believe that my friendships and my relationships are strong.

Jack Dempsey and I became friends in the very early 1920s.

I've got my life and 'Harry Potter,' where I travel the world, I make films, I meet amazing people, I do press junkets and stuff. And then I go back home to Leeds, where I live, and I've got the same friends from before.

It will shock many - I've lived a full life and really enjoyed my time as a pop star.

You couldn't find a more stylized boxer than Sugar Ray Leonard.

Ali and I have become friends over the years. I was on a plane with him one time when he was the champion.

I always teach celebrities, all my life.

I knew I'd conquered America when Mike Tyson told me I was one mean lady.

Mike Tyson was one of the most terrific athletes I've ever met.

Nothing in life prepares you to be famous.

Whether someone like Klitschko wins, loses, draws, or gets knocked out in five seconds, he is still a big name.

I just got into Mike Tyson. My security people kept saying, 'Haven't you seen him yet?' Well, I finally did, and he's got a real knockout punch.

Jay-Z is one of the biggest stars in the world and such an icon. He was so down to earth. It was like talking to a friend. I have huge respect for how he handles everything.

When I was a kid, I wanted to fight Joe Louis. But I think if I had seen Mike Tyson at that time, I would have said, 'Nah, I don't want to fight him.' He's deadly. He could have been one of the great heavyweight champions. But he goofed.

I was almost as famous at Indiana for my television shows as I was my coaching. That's kind of embarrassing when you think about it.

I was one of the most popular fighters of my era.

I actually gave Mike Tyson his 'Iron Mike' nickname.

It would be a dream to be the face of boxing, to be No. 1.

In my life, I've been a movie star, a rock star, and a sports star, all wrapped up into one-and worked harder at it than anybody else.

Mike Tyson's life is one of the most amazing American stories.

Dempsey himself said you only spend so much time in the spotlight before they change the bulb. He had a very clever way with words.

I've had three biographies made about my life so people know an awful lot about me.

Tyson is a lot better than I thought, a lot better. People can talk about Spinks all they want... Tyson is the true champion.

When I saw Tyson knocking everybody out on TV, I thought, He's goooood. But when I saw him in person, he didn't look as awesome.