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John Hegley, born on October 1, 1953, is a British poet known for his humorous and engaging style. His poetry often focuses on everyday life, presented from a unique perspective that captivates readers. Hegley's work has gained recognition in the literary world, with his poems frequently included in various poetry anthologies.

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“my doggie don't wear glasses so they're lying when they say a dog looks like it's owner aren't they - My doggie don't wear glasses”

Humour Glasses Dogs Spectacles

Book:Can I Come Down Now Dad?

Source: Can I Come Down Now Dad?

“I experienced a terrible sense of my own mortality as it struck me that during my life I would only remove and replace my glasses a specific number of times. The thought filled me with sombreness to the extent that I began to weep, removing my glasses so that I could wipe my eyes, thus adding one more to whatever the final number would have been; the realisation of which cheered me. - A spectacular tale”

Depression Glasses Mortality Spectacles Persepective

Book:Can I Come Down Now Dad?

Source: Can I Come Down Now Dad?

“My grandmother used to say before you moan about the muck on someone else's glasses make sure you're not on about the muck on your own her glasses were filthy”

Used Glasses Grandmother My Grandmother Filthy

Author:John Hegley

“In the beginning was the dog the real name of Jehovah is Rover. Adam's rib is buried in the garden”

Real Names Dog Garden Buried Adam Jehovah Ribs

Author:John Hegley

“Before you ridicule, remember somebody on a railway platform who seems to be train spotting may actually be writing poetry.”

Writing May Seems Remember Train Platforms Ridicule Railway Writing Poetry

Author:John Hegley

About the Author

Born: October 1, 1953
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 5

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