“The Antarctic gives the impression of being white, but really it's blue. Almost entirely constructed of that pale, powder blue that at times can darken to rich, cobalt haze, as it did now around me. (96)” — Mat Johnson Copy Share Image
“The Antarctic gives the impression of being white, but really it's blue. Almost entirely constructed of that pale, powder blue that at times can… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“You've got to admit, slick, you got a skill for avoiding the devil." "That just means that now the devils out there, looking for… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
Long-haul trucking. Just roaming the country, alone, with audiobooks and podcasts, sleeping in the back of the cab, showering at gas stations at 4… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“That is how they stay so white: by refusing to accept blemish or history. Whiteness isn't about being something, it is about being no… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
It is a great moment in every freak's life when he or she finds out that at least they are not the only one. — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“There are two types of lazy bosses. One is so lazy that they make you do not only your own work but theirs too.… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
My strong suit is that I've been willing to risk on the page to get somewhere interesting. — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“In this age when reality is built on big lies, what better place for truth than fiction?” — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“The people, they need someone to live through. Trust me, I used to be in roller derby back in the day. People need a… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
Even drunk, I knew any escape plan that involved going to Detroit, Michigan, was a harbinger of doom. — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“In the ghetto there is a mansion, and it is my father's house... Its expansive lawn is utterly useless, wild like it smokes its… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
“I have always loved quitting jobs. Whether because the job itself was repugnant or the people working at it with me, I have always… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
I love the idea of biracial. I actually don't use the word biracial. I tend to use mixed. Biracial to me accentuates the word… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
I start with fear. It comes in so many forms. When I write, some of the fear goes away. So I write into the… — Mat Johnson Copy Share
