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

My gut was always that if I taught students poetry, I would give too much of myself to them and have nothing left.

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'm a total bottoms-up kind of person. I like things to bubble up.

The whole process of getting a book published is just part of the process. The last of the process that I enjo

I love being part of poetry conversations. I love talking about what I've read.

I've always done things that were good for me, whether they were viewed as being as prestigious or whatever.