Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.

I don't like writing essays or theory.

I 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.

Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.

I want to speak, to sing to total strangers. It's my way of talking to the world.

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

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.