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Quote by Thom Gunn
It was difficult being a teacher and out of the closet in the 50s.

It was difficult being a teacher and out of the closet in the 50s. By the time I retired, the English department was proud of having a gay poet of a certain minor fame. It was a very satisfactory change! – Thom Gunn

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Deep feeling doesnt make for good poetry. A way with language would be a bit of help. – Thom Gunn

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