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Anne Stevenson Quotes

American - Poet | -

Writing in a strict form can surprise you.

Writing Surprise You Strict Form

Have you ever heard of a pianist who never had to practice - or of an architect who didn't bother to find out why buildings stand up?

Practice Stand Up Stand You Find Up

Poets these days, like artists and composers, have won for themselves almost unlimited freedom. You can pass yourself off as a painter without being able to draw, as a composer without being conscious of key relationships, and as a poet without making yourself familiar with traditional verse forms.

Freedom Yourself Key You Days Poet

Looking back at it now, any objective account of my life is bound to read like a cross between 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' and a travel brochure.

Life Wife Travel Looking Back Bath

I've cancelled all my subscriptions to poetry magazines. I prefer to read the 'New Scientist.'

Poetry New Read Scientist Magazines

I truly hate marketing promotions, and I don't at all approve of encouraging wannabe poets to write bad poetry.

Hate Poetry Bad Marketing Write

I never wanted to be a pop star.

Never Star Pop Wanted Pop Star

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