The voodoo priest and all his powders were as nothing compared to espresso, cappuccino, and mocha, which are stronger than all the religions of the world combined, and perhaps stronger than the human soul itself. – Mark Helprin, Memoir from Antproof Case, 1995
I never abandoned either forms or freedom. I imagine that most of what could be called free verse is in my first book. I got through that fairly early. – Howard Nemerov
I wouldnt compare myself to any past Idol contestant, because I dont feel like I am like any of them. Maybe stories are cool but my story is different from most peoples story. I dont like to compare myself to other people, I like to just be me. – Naima Adedapo
