The most glaring aspect of white privilege is that when someone is described neutrally – without indicating color or ethnicity – more often than not, people will assume that the person is white. That assumption indicates an uncomfortable truth: in our society, whiteness determines humanity. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
Do one thing today that scares you – and you already know what that is! – and go do it. Even if you just make one step toward it, it will help you look at the world differently. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
I want to create a TV show that people will watch and say, ‘Hey, I have a favorite character,’ or ‘Hey, that person reminds me of myself,’ or ‘Hey, I’ve made some of those same mistakes, or those are some of the things I’ve dealt with.’ Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
It took me a while to affirm the fact that I’m actually a really good writer. I couldn’t even call myself a writer with a straight face because I didn’t take my gift seriously. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
The cool thing about the Internet now is it’s democratized platforms. Like, anybody can create a blog. Anybody can give themselves some type of place where their work is visible. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
A book is not a short-term project. It’s essentially your baby, so it takes a lot of work. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
Putting out a book is absolutely a lesson in vulnerability because it doesn’t matter how much of an audience you have. Some people who have giant audiences can’t sell books because those audiences don’t feel like they need to give them their money. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was like, ‘I’m going to be a doctor!’ Doctor Luvvie was the dream. I was Doc McStuffins before it was a thing. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
I want people to see my color and my culture written all over me, because I am proud of the skin I’m in. It is an important part of my identity. What I don’t want them to do is mistreat me because of it. Luvvie Ajayi Read Quote
