Follow your own weird.

Most poets in their youth begin in adolescent sadness. I find it more rewarding to end in gladness.

Some artists shrink from self-awareness, fearing that it will destroy their unique gifts and even their desire to create. The truth of the matter is quite opposite.

Trusting your individual uniqueness challenges you to lay yourself open.

Ultimately I have learned more about poetry, from music and magic than from literature.

The most astonishing joy is to receive from the muses the gift of a whole lyric.

I'm happy to report that my inner child is still ageless.