Richard Hugo, The Triggering Town: Lectures And Essays On Poetry And Writing Quotes
To write a poem you must have a streak of arrogance-- not in real life I hope. In real life try to be nice. It will save you a hell of a lot of trouble and give you more time to write.
Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.
In the world of imagination, all things belong.
