I love painting and music, of course. I dont know nearly as much about them as I know about poetry. Ive certainly been influenced by fiction. I was overwhelmed by War and Peace when I read it, and I didnt read it until I was in my late 20s. – Kenneth Koch
Because, in fact, women, feminists, do read my poetry, and they read it often with the power of their political interpretation. I dont care thats what poetry is supposed to do. – Diane Wakoski
Ive also committed my time and resources to many local organizations like Christmas in April, Catholic Community Services, and Hudson County Meals on Wheels. – Vincent Frank
Its the continuation of everyones childhood to see these young children who grow up full of life, full of intelligence, full of a sense of wonder. And within an instant theyre gone from this world. Its terrible. – Lucien Bouchard
