“Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.”
Richard Hugo“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.”
Richard Hugo, The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing“In the world of imagination, all things belong.”
Richard Hugo, The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing“Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.”
Richard Hugo, The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing