"So I really began as a failed poet - although when I first wanted to be a writer, I learned to write prose by reading poetry."

"Wisdom principle 54 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 75."

"Rarely do pens go dry in restaurants."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"Music and silence combine strongly because music is done with silence, and silence is full of music."

"Poetry was invented as an mnemonic device to enable people to remember their prayers."

"I think we will always have the impulse towards visual poetry with us, and I wouldn't agree with Bly that it's a bad thing. It depends on the ability of the individual poet to do it well, and to make a shape which is interesting enough to hold your attention."

"I want to write a book of poetry, as well as children's stories."