There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.
“Besides the actual reading in class of many poems, I would suggest you do two things: first, while teaching everything you can and keeping free of it, teach that poetry is a mode of discourse that differs from logical exposition.”
“Did people think I sounded black? Totally, but that was a marketing tool as well, but also this is how I grew up and these are my influences.”