he said, "i'd never thought of it that way". assimilation — someone coming from somewhere else and having to fit in. he said, "it's one of the best things i think i've ever heard "having to do with et". ironically, subverting the story of one of steven spielberg's best—loved films got you the role in his next movie. well, let's say it helped. celie, no! until you do right by me, everything you think about is going to crumble. don't do it, miss c. don't trade places with what i've been through. come on, miss celie. let's go to the car. he ain't worth it.