A lot of mixed-race stories are these navel-gazing, horrible accounts of mulatto tragedy. James McBride Read Quote
I think what makes his story unique from others is there is not really one piece of American pop music you hear today that does not have some James Brown in it. James McBride Read Quote
When you study history in American schools, very rarely is the name John Brown mentioned. We know who Kanye West is or Twyla Tharp or Shania Twain. James McBride Read Quote
I was in a special class in high school for truants. They made us stay together all day. Once a week, they would send us to a guidance counselor. He would sit me in his office and he would try to talk to me. James McBride Read Quote
I’m trying to get Americans to see that we’re all pretty much the same. I believe it; I was taught God doesn’t have a color. I want to better the planet a little bit. James McBride Read Quote
You have to be able to toss the thing out. You can’t fall in love with your characters, and you have to know when to fight – and when to quit. James McBride Read Quote
Spike Lee listens a lot. He’s one of the quietest creative people I’ve ever met. James McBride Read Quote
I cannot recall any moment of clarity about becoming a writer. I always liked to read. That’s what did it. James McBride Read Quote
