I thought after the Pulitzer at least nothing will surprise me quite that much in my life. And another one happened. It was quite amazing.
If we really want to be full and generous in spirit we have no choice but to...
The poetry that sustains me is when I feel that for a minute the clouds...
I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the...
There are distinct duties of a poet laureate. I plan a reading series at the...
Instead of trying to come up and pontificate on what literature is you need...
Have you ever heard a good joke? If you've ever heard someone just right...
I try to show what it is about language and music that enthralls because I...
My father is a chemist my mother was a homemaker. My parents instilled in us...
Without imagination we can go nowhere. And imagination is not restricted to...
It's amazing that something only an atom thick can be an impenetrable...
I just feel energized when I am around young talented people. There is...
The fact that I even get in Broadway shows is to me still amazing but then...
Obviously there's the seedy side of the strip club world and pole dancing....
What do I think of L.A.? It's boring with some amazing nuggets. Like there...
Janet Jackson is an icon I've been honored to meet her a few times working...
Maggie Smith is an amazing woman and not as serious in real life.