Racism built me into a person that was set up to be self-destructive. — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I don't know how one would define an affirmative-action hire. I ultimately do not know what role race played in my hiring. — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation. — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
If they're all so brilliant and I'm such an affirmative-action hire, how come they didn't catch me? — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
You know I am done lying. Obscuring the truth is no longer something I have any interest in doing. I want it all to… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
Well the first thing I'd say is that I'm not sure exactly what I'm supposed to do to show my remorse other than to… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I have lived a life that has been beautiful and painful at some moments. But I am convinced others can learn how to control… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I used to walk around saying that I'm just another black man without a college degree. — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I can't say anything other than the fact that I feel a range of emotions including guilt, shame, sadness, betrayal, freedom and appreciation for… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I feel like I delivered a blow, an unfortunate blow to a profession that not only did I personally love doing but that I… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
I think people can learn from my experience - you know, any young people who are under pressure, whether you work on Wall Street… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
It's very painful to have something that's not true written about you. — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
One of my weaknesses happens to be lying, and I could tell you that I'm never going to lie again in my life, but… — Jayson Blair Copy Share Image
