James McBride Quotes

We have to create a world where people can show up as whole people every single time.

There was an idea of accepting everyone; there was no sense of exclusion.

Everyone—whether straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender—should be allowed to show their true colors, and be accepted and loved for who they are.

Animals, children, and the working class comprise the company in which I'll feel most at ease.

The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all, regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all, regardless of their differences.

We can be more inclusive.

I'm not looking to exclude people, I'm looking to include them.

There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met.

I don't really believe in cliques - I think everyone can be friends with everyone.

I accept you, and you get the same respect from me whether you are black, white, gay straight, Asian, bisexual, Australian, tall, fat, whatever it is. We are all people, and I look at the people of the world the same way, as my brothers and sisters.

I don't want enemies. I want friends, and I want them in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and loving whoever they want to.

The one peace possible: A homeland for everybody.

I think that anybody coming out and saying, 'This is who I am, and let me show it to you...' is good for the world.

I've gone to normal clubs, straight clubs, and I've gone to gay clubs to party with my friends and fans. There's no difference. I have nothing to prove. I'm very comfortable in my own skin, and I'm thankful to have as many close gay friends as I have, people who have been so supportive in my life and have always been there for me.

Instead of focusing on, 'Oh, there's a black lady who plays videogames,' focus on that there's another person out there who loves the same stuff that you do.

The black community is my community - the LGBT community, too, and the female community. That is my community. That's me; it's who I am.

My best friends - the people I trust the most - are Catholic, Jewish, African-American, gay, tall, short, blonde... you name it. I love people for their hearts, not their appearance or lifestyle.

Love is love. Let's take it any way we can get it.

Whoever likes my music, I'm gonna reciprocate that same love back to them. I'm not trying to alienate anybody.

In life, with my friends, I don't see them as male or female; I just see them as people.

I personally believe in bringing your whole self to work and being open and transparent, even vulnerable. I believe that builds trust, loyalty, and a sense of belonging and passion.

I would love to be part of a community.

When I joined New Order, I was made to feel equal to everyone else in the band so I didn't feel like an outsider. I was treated equally, I was paid equally, and my opinion was sought after.

I think that the message of inclusion is something a lot of people believe in and want to see succeed.

Game's always been open arms with me.