Humility was an important part of the way I grew up. And I found that to be less common when I moved to California. That's not to say humble people don't exist there, but ambition seems really important.
“Poetry should be able to reach everybody, and it should be able to appeal to all levels of understanding.”
“I've led this empty life for over forty years and now I can pass that heritage on and ensure that the misery will continue for at least one more generation.”