What had begun as a movement to free all black people from racist oppression became a movement with its primary goal the establishment of black male patriarchy.
SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone else to do it. I felt that what I was doing with Black Flag was very worthwhile, and I wanted to get it out there.
And then I went to visit my sister in the states and all of a sudden it was just like, it's like... it's like the movie Wizard of Oz when all of a sudden it changes from Black and White to glorious Technicolor.
That old black magic has me in its spell, That old black magic that you weave so well; Icy fingers up and down my spine, The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine.
It's an incredible dilemma to be an artist of color and to always be in denial about that, saying, 'I'm a choreographer first and then I'm black,' when in fact, that's not the case. I'm black first and then I'm also a choreographer.
I'm of African descent and my sister looks completely black, but I didn't look black. I was the super-nerdy kid who was also willing to fight.
The Jewish background is not that far from the black groove. Blacks are downtrodden, Jews are downtrodden, therefore they have something in common in that affliction. Being downtrodden often makes one more empathetic and sympathetic.
Harry: Cookie, do you know what a black hole is? Cookie: Sure, that's how I make my livin'!
Vernita Green: [somewhat to herself, as she gets her daughter's cereal] Black Mamba. I shoulda been motherfuckin' Black Mamba.
Capt. 'Ugly John' Black: Anybody know if this is an officer or an enlisted man? Hawkeye Pierce: He's an enlisted man. Capt. 'Ugly John' Black: Make the stitches bigger.
Will Turner: This is either madness... or brilliance. Jack Sparrow: It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide.
Will Turner: That's not true. I am not obsessed with treasure. Jack Sparrow: Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
Elizabeth: Will, how many times must I ask you to call me Elizabeth? Will Turner: At least once more, Miss Swann, as always.
Barbossa: Ten years you carry that pistol and now you waste your shot. Will Turner: He didn't waste it.
Jack Sparrow: Do us a favor... I know it's difficult for you... but please, stay here, and try not to do anything... stupid.
Will Turner: We're going to steal a ship? That ship? Jack Sparrow: Commandeer. We're going to commandeer that ship. Nautical term.
Grapple: Say goodbye. [a sign swings down and hits Grapple through a shop window] Will Turner: Goodbye.
Barbossa: Why thank ye, Jack. Jack Sparrow: You're welcome. Barbossa: Oh, not you. We named the monkey Jack.
[after Jack steals the Interceptor] Officer: That's got to be the best pirate I've ever seen. Norrington: So it would seem.
[after breaking Jack out of jail] Will Turner: Hurry, someone would have heard that. Jack Sparrow: Not without my effects.
Jack Sparrow: I thought you were supposed to keep to the code. Mr. Gibbs: We figured they were more actual guidelines.
