I always loved science. And in fact, I got a science award in high school. I mean, I loved science, but I think I loved literature more.
Rita DoveI think reading Shakespeare's plays when I was young was extremely important. He had the ability to make utter strangers come alive.
Rita DoveMy inspiration comes from everywhere, just walking down the street and I never know where it's going to come from, so I keep a notebook with me at all times and the only criteria for anything making it into that notebook is if it stops me in my tracks for even an instant, if it catches my eye or my ear and I just write it down.
Rita Dove