As far as making a living, if plumbing earned more, I'd probably do it. At least you can leave the job at home once the tools are put away. A writer works in his mind 24/7. James McBride earnhomejob Change image and share on social
I can't be a creative person if I'm a celebrity. James McBride celebritycreativeperson Change image and share on social
As a journalist, the details always tell the story. James McBride detailjournaliststory Change image and share on social
A daily dose of Nietzsche goes a long way. James McBride dailydoselong Change image and share on social
I wasn't a guy built to write about entertainment. James McBride buildentertainmentguy Change image and share on social
I cannot recall any moment of clarity about becoming a writer. I always liked to read. That's what did it. James McBride claritymomentread Change image and share on social
The hard part about writing about a guy like John Brown is that he was so serious, and his cause was so serious, that most of what's been written about him is really serious and, in my opinion, a little bit boring. James McBride biteborebrown share on social
If I grew up in a truly color-blind society, I would not be a black American. James McBride americanblackblind Change image and share on social
Caring is beyond race. Either people care about you, or they don't. James McBride carepeoplerace Change image and share on social
My father died in 1957, just before I was born. My mother went to her Jewish aunt, who slammed the door in her face. James McBride auntbeardie Change image and share on social