Writers are, for the most part, crazy people. We’re like Hephaestus of the forge. We’re gnarled. We’re curled over. We walk with a limp. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
If you look at the back pages of ‘New York Times Magazine,’ and they talk about these 6.5-million-dollar condos with a great view, like you’re going to pay for a great view. Well, the top floor of the projects have a great view, too. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
My dad was very, very invested in image. He felt that as a black person, the thing you could control was how did you look, how did you dress, how did you sound, how did you smell, how did you act. All of that stuff that you could control would absolutely have a strong impact on your access. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
When you pretend to be an authority on everything, it forces your subordinates to defer to your opinion – which may not be the most informed in the room. If you have humility concerning the gaps in your experience or ability, it allows others to shine. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
There’s always going to be a part of me that wants an Emmy. Truthfully, I’m probably more motivated by people being entertained. I’m more motivated by people being like, ‘Oh snap! Did you see that?’ Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
Humans are powerless, and even in our exercise of free will, either the Universe is gonna get down with your plan, or it isn’t. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
Ultimately, at the end of the day, taking a chance on ‘Power’ is taking a chance on me. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote
There’s this idea that you can have it all, but in my opinion, you can’t – not if you’re a perfectionist. Courtney A. Kemp Read Quote