I use rock and jazz and blues rhythms because I love that music. I hope my poetry has a relationship with good-time rock'n roll.
Adrian MitchellI use the language I use to my friends. They wouldn't believe me if I used some high-flown literary language. I want them to believe me.
Adrian MitchellThere have always been poets who performed. Blake sang his Songs of Innocence and Experience to parties of friends.
Adrian MitchellStadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry.
Adrian Mitchell