Jennifer Konner Quotes

I understand that I may make mistakes with characters who don't share my own background, but I commit to doing my best.

I believe in accessibility. I believe in honesty and a culture that supports that. And you can't have that if you're not open to receiving feedback.

I enjoy being around people who disagree with me; and I enjoy being in non-political contexts and activities.

Since becoming aware of the need to be inclusive, I've tried to make my stories broader and more representative of our world.

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.

I value kindness in myself and others. I try to remain super-vigilant about my targets and make extra sure that my sometimes barbed comments are deserved and in response to genuine malefaction.

I just don't believe that you have to come in and insult people when you want to change things.

I usually tell people upfront what to expect, and that I really want their feedback and their ideas, and if they think I've got a hair out of place or food stuck in my teeth, gosh, I want to know that.

When you're taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you've got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you're doing is fair and seen to be fair.

I've slipped on occasion into the realm of irresponsible invective, but I try to avoid it and generally recant when I fall short. Because name-calling does nothing to improve understanding or move the political debate forward.

Well, I think every now and again, some people deserve to get their butts chewed. Every now and again some people deserve a pat on the back. What I try and do is compliment folk who deserve a compliment, and chew folks out who deserve to be chewed out.

I love round people, I love skinny people. I love people in general; we've got to get past labels and stop being so critical about everything.

You don't tell people who disagree with you they'd be better off somewhere else. And you don't reduce them to stereotypes; you address them as fully formed people worthy of respect. You try to persuade them.

They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.

When we run for office, our job is to work for everybody. You can't work for everybody if you don't listen to everybody.

They have a right to criticize who have the heart to help.

To achieve progress in the face of adversity, we need a genuine commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of humanity. I'd like to see a world with more leaders who are familiar with the depths of the views of those they deeply disagree with, so that they can understand the nuances of everyone they're representing.

If you're going to do something that's going to cause offence to people, you're always going to get a reaction.

I certainly would never presume to play another race of a person. Diversity is important in Hollywood, and I would never want to feel like I was playing a character that was offensive.

If there was going to be a pioneer of the plus-size girl of my shape on TV, why not me?

Only the likes of Piers Morgan would be opposed to a Miss America contest that promises to be more 'empowering' and 'inclusive.'

As president, I want to be a citizen who can communicate with all Argentines.

I think when you call someone out, you have to be ready.

One of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to converse with people with whom we disagree.

Never take your critics lightly. You must always try to win them over by your hard work. Don't brush them off.