I think I've always felt very isolated, and I'm sure lots of poets do.

I question my own talent and ability to make creative work every single day.

I've always just liked writing poetry, but it's much later that I've discovered that there's this whole poetry world out there, that you almost have to be accepted into, like this little club.

I can't help but go against the grain, I suppose it is in my fabric to be a rule-breaker.

Most people are trying to go digital, and trying to do different things with poetry. McSweeney's is going in the opposite direction - going more classic, and retro, which is all coming back.

Most of my writing friends are working in academia. Most of my business school friends are always talking about bringing companies public, and money, and making money, and lots and lots of money. It's just a different environment.

I definitely have favorite books by favorite poets, but poets' books also vary. I could like some books, but not like another book.