“You know what this is about? This is about love. These are people who touched me, inspired me. I’ve been lucky enough to be friends with some of them.”
“GOAT!” he said, pointing to Ali and using the acronym for “greatest of all time.” “GOAT!” he repeated, pointing to Jordan with a mischievous smile.
Sitting down briefly, Lee gazed around the room. Items from Spike Lee’s personal collection — including his custom Gucci suit honoring late Lakers star Kobe Bryant — are part of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ exhibit on the filmmaker.Highlighting the gallery are autographs and personal notes from former President Barack Obama, Al Pacino, Harry Belafonte, James Brown and many others. Also featured are photographs of Lee with some of those who have moved him: One shows Lee with the late musician Prince and Chris Rock.
Although he was already in good spirits, Lee grew more excited as he pointed out items as if he was seeing the rarities for the first time.He paused before a vintage poster of Marlon Brando: “This is the French poster from my favorite film, ‘On the Waterfront,’ and one of my favorite actors, Brando.”
A poster for “Cool Hand Luke” drew a huge chuckle: “Here’s my man, Paul Newman! Signed ‘To Spike, who is Luke incarnate!’”
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