The abolitionists were not like the rugged people out West, and they were not like John Brown, either. They were people who made speeches and did politics. James McBride abolitionistbrownjohn Change image and share on social
When you tell them you're a writer, they say, 'What have you written?' And then you've got to tell them what you've done. I don't ask a plumber what he does. Then I have to explain what I've done, and I haven't really, you know. I've just told some stories. James McBride explainhaveplumber share on social
It's the same old story. Nothing in this world happens unless white folks says it happens. And therein lies the problem of being a professional black storyteller - writer, musician, filmmaker. James McBride blackfilmmakerfolk Change image and share on social
My goal is to be able to fill out one of those forms that asks 'Who are you?' and be able to just put 'Human being,' you know? James McBride askfillform Change image and share on social
I go through periods listening to specific types of music. Because I'm a musician, listening to music is... it's a bit like work for me. A little bit. James McBride bitelistenmusic Change image and share on social
When you glorify violence, then it comes back to bite you. James McBride backbiteglorify Change image and share on social
I don't like living around too many fancy-pantsy folks. That ain't my thing. I'm not into phony people. James McBride fancyfolklive Change image and share on social
I split my time between a small town in New Jersey and New York City. James McBride cityjerseysmall Change image and share on social
Everybody knew James Brown. Every musician dreamed of being in his band. James McBride bandbrowndream Change image and share on social
First person narrative is a very effective tool but you have to know as a writer how to make it work. James McBride effectivemakenarrative Change image and share on social