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Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performanc

Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative. – Adrian Mitchell

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Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry. – Adrian Mitchell

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I use rock and jazz and blues rhythms because I love that music. I hope my poetry has a relationship with good-time rockn roll. – Adrian Mitchell

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