I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today.
- Chaske Spencer
Father, Mother And Father, Impact
I'm Lakota Sioux.
- Chaske Spencer
Sioux
The acting part is easy; it's the preparing - lifting weights and getting your body in tip-top shape - that's the hard part.
- Chaske Spencer
Shape, Part, Your, Weights
Where I come from, there were traditions with my race and whenever you faced a curve in life, there was always a tradition.
- Chaske Spencer
Race, Always, Curve, Faced
On the film sets of 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse,' I feel safe. It's like you're in the center of the hurricane, but outside is where it starts to get chaotic.
- Chaske Spencer
New, Like, Sets, Chaotic
I think people should look at learning about Native American history the same as visiting Washington, D.C., and seeing the monuments there. It's all part of the package.
- Chaske Spencer
Think, I Think, Visiting, American History
There was a point - when I was a kid - where I said I wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, with blond hair and blue eyes. My mom right there told me to never be ashamed of who I am.
- Chaske Spencer
Mom, Kid, Blue Eyes, Blond
A couple of girls I've signed autographs for have just cried or broken out into tears.
- Chaske Spencer
Broken, Couple, Cried, Autographs
There are some hot girls in Vancouver.
- Chaske Spencer
Hot, Some, Vancouver
I like working with different directors; it keeps you on your toes.
- Chaske Spencer
Working, Like, Directors, Toes
It's really surprising that what you put on paper, people will believe.
- Chaske Spencer
Believe, Will, Paper, Surprising
I just want to do really good work.
- Chaske Spencer
Work, Want, Just, Good Work
I went to an all white school where I dealt with racism.
- Chaske Spencer
Racism, School, White, Dealt
I remember my dad, who coached football, would buy some of his players football shoes when they couldn't afford it.
- Chaske Spencer
I Remember, Some, Dad, Coached
It's just amazing to do something that's part of a pop culture phenomenon.
- Chaske Spencer
Culture, Amazing, Pop, Pop Culture
I feel like giving back is in my blood.
- Chaske Spencer
Feel, Back, Like, Giving Back
It's not a bad day at work when you just have to take your shirt off for a big franchise movie. There are worse jobs out there!
- Chaske Spencer
Big, Bad, Movie, Franchise
I have my own production company called Urban Dreams.
- Chaske Spencer
Own, My Own, Production, Urban
What I like about New York City is nobody cares. If they do, they don't ever approach. They just give you a 'What's up?' and that's it.
- Chaske Spencer
New, Give, Cares, New York City
The actors I admire are character actors.
- Chaske Spencer
Character, Admire
'Twilight' fans are great.
- Chaske Spencer
Great, Fans, Twilight
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