I read stories aloud at every stage. I listen to my writer friends when they kindly offer criticism. I listen to my husband when he tells me something doesn't seem right. I have my mother's boyfriend, Loring Janes, read to make sure I get everything right with the machines and guns.
The poet exposes himself to the risk. All that has been said about poetry, all that he has learned about poetry, is only a partial assurance.
| J. J. Abrams, Director (1966) |
| Isabelle Adjani, Actress (1955) |
| Bruce Babbitt, Politician (1938) |
| Gaston Bachelard, Philosopher (1884) |
| Khloe Kardashian, Entertainer (1984) |
| Bob Keeshan, Entertainer (1927) |
| Helen Keller, Author (1880) |
| Krzysztof Kieslowski, Director (1941) |
| John Entwistle, Musician (2002) |
| Shelby Foote, Author (2005) |
| Tove Jansson, Novelist (2001) |
| Jack Lemmon, Actor (2001) |
| Jack Lemon, Actor (2001) |

