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Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utterance I can make as a poet.

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Rap is only one end of a whole spectrum of verbal play and virtuosity. Rap is geared for aural pleasure.

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I have a high guilt quotient. A poem can go through as many as 50 or 60 drafts. It can take from a day to two years-or longer.

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I keep the drafts of each poem in color-coded folders. I pick up the folders according to how I feel about that color that day.

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I write short stories, and I wrote a play.

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I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding.

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I think reading Shakespeare's plays when I was young was extremely important. He had the ability to make utter strangers come alive.

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My favorite poets may not be your bread and butter. I have more favorite poems than favorite poets.

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I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic creativity. It doesn't mean they're going to make it.

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I think children have talent and insight, but it gets beaten out of them.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Poet

Born: August 28th, 1952

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