Quotes About Engagement

Since I began presenting programmes about black history my life has become a constant impromptu focus group. I am stopped in the street by people who want to talk about the histories those documentaries explore.

Consumers are increasingly programming their own entertainment and content experiences.

Courses can, and should, incorporate the excitement and fun of programming games, apps or even real digital devices.

'NewsHour' is very interested in poetry, but they're also interested in not just that something's cute to add on at the end of their programming, but something that actually is integrated into the news.

Authentic programming that shows the outside world garners authentic interest.

Some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes.

I am also actively involved in my church and its community activities. We have programs to improve the lives of our congregation and programs of outreach in the community.

Usually, environmental programs are not designed for a mainstream audience.

Progressives think the way to win is mobilizing and convince people to vote for something.

It's not enough just to elect people of color and women of color and progressives. We need to make sure that they have a work plan and that they are - continue to align with the communities that helped get them to where they're at.

I think Hollywood has seen what fandom can do for a project. You can definitely see that when you go to Comic-con.

The more senior your management position is, the more important it is to connect the organization or the project to the outside world. You know, how does this fit in with what we're doing? What is the real goal, the real mission?

I like to be very involved in any project that I am doing.

If you cannot be on the project each day to check on things, then you should not try and be your own contractor.

People sometimes ask me why I did this or that project. I say, 'Well, they asked me.'

If I'm not convinced about my role then there's no fun in working on a project.

Speak up. You have to project! If people can't hear you, it doesn't matter what you say.

If certain project has content, you don't need flamboyant marketing.

I just feel like when a good project comes along, I'm not going to discriminate against it because it's television or because it's a film. I never want to say no to something just because of the area that it's in. If it's a good story or I think it's going to be exciting to play or exciting to be a part of, then I'm going to be a part of it.

You'll read things and say, this is a really good project and it's probably going to be a hit, but I can see 20 other people playing that part. You have to have some sense of ownership to do a good job and be married to it for ever.

I always wanted to create this community that would come and tell their own story, shoot it - and watch them. The idea is to not have one entity who creates the work, the project, and another entity who consumes it; the idea is people create their own work, like somebody cultivating his garden.

My favorite part of any project is the preparation. It's where you get to meet the people, the experts.

When I start something, I know people I am working with, it's a project they're interested in.

You know, I've always been very open to any project.