James Patterson spoke to The Times in promoting his recently-released memoir: “Today, though, he worries that it is hard for white men to get writing gigs in film, theatre, TV or publishing. “The problem is ‘just another form of racism. What’s that all about?’ he muses. ‘Can you get a job? Yes. Is it harder? Yes. It’s even harder for older writers. You don’t meet many 52-year-old white males.’ “Patterson disapproves of actors and public figures spouting off ignorantly about subjects they have gleaned off the internet, but says, ‘I’m almost always on the side of free speech.’ He was […]