The biggest problem is people are afraid of poetry, think they can't understand it or that it will be boring.

I grew up in New York, I love New York.

Most of the books that I've written have been focused on, sort of, the individual, and sort of, either a voice, a personal voice, or a kind of transforming event where they step forward to fight for something they value.

I've been a Democrat all my life.

I've campaigned for people. I've campaigned across the country for people. I have supported people in local elections. I do work with groups and causes. So, I feel like I am a participant and a civically-engaged citizen.

Going into politics is something people have asked me about forever.

I enjoy writing. I enjoy that kind of process.