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"Adrian Mitchell Quotes & Sayings

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Born: 24 October 1932. Died: 20 December 2008 | Poet | Novelist | Playwright |

Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.

Adrian Mitchell

Because Ignores Most People

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I don't like writing essays or theory.

Adrian Mitchell

Essays Like Theory Writing

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I want to speak, to sing to total strangers. It's my way of talking to the world.

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Sing Speak Strangers Talking

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Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry.

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Around Audience Commercial Ideal

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Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative.

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Best Different First More

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I use the language I use to my friends. They wouldn't believe me if I used some high-flown literary language. I want them to believe me.

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Believe Friends Language Literary

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Adrian Mitchell Quotes & Sayings