Poems don't have to rhyme... Poems are about beauty and emotion; in other words poems are about feelings.

Poetry is like air. It's one of the necessary things. Everyone benefits from poetry. And as you know, poetry is international. There are only two things that are truly international, poetry and wine.

[My] Books are like puppies and children: you love each one for different reasons. I don't actually have a favorite because, if I were honest, I'm always more excited about what is coming.

I’m a big fan of history—applying the lessons as well as the joys and sadness. If we pay attention, we would see how we affect each other. In terms of time, we are not that far from one another. If we were to look back a century, it would seem like a long time; but, if we look at it by decades then it’s only 10 years, and by generations it’s only five.

I would put books on par with chocolate, because a good book is delicious.

Ever been kidnapped by a poet if i were a poet i'd kidnap you put you in my phrases and meter.

I am ever fascinated by the human experience and by, actually, human beings.