I've always tried to write California history as American history. The paradox is that New England history is by definition national history, Mid-Atlantic history is national history. We're still suffering from that.
Kevin StarrI like narrative, and I ultimately am in love with the men and women I write about, most of them.
Kevin StarrI believe that's a form of dangerous stereotyping, to ascribe permanent victimhood to any group. Groups have suffered powerful injustice, and yet when you say that, you also have to say that they triumphed, that they prevailed.
Kevin StarrIf the Pilgrims had landed in Santa Monica Bay rather than Boston, we'd have six states out here!
Kevin Starr