The ancient Greek "oral poets" all had this anxiety about the deficiencies of their memories and always began poems by praying to the muse to help them remember.
David AntinMy mother turned into a professional widow. She couldnt understand why I wanted to be an engineer; she thought I should be a chicken farmer.
David AntinThere are editing procedures for talks just as there are editing procedures in jazz improvisation.
David AntinI've always had a strong feeling for the Statue of Liberty, because it became the statue of my personal liberty.
David Antin