I've always looked at life through the lens of a non-Filipino. - Jason Tanamor

...There is a lack of diversity in publishing—authors and books—so if you want to write that book about growing up as a Filipino in the States, or a culture that you find interesting, do it now. Publishing is hard enough, and we need to take advantage of opportunities when we can.

The most Filipino thing about me is the way I look. Having grown up essentially in American culture, for the longest time I'd identified first as an American and second as a Filipino.

I try not to look up to people who are Filipino for the sake of their nationality. There seems to be a shortage of diversity in the arts in general, including publishing, so whenever I see a person of color doing something to further their culture or cause I tend to root for them.