“In life, you gotta do something. And the medical journals keep on saying if you've got a goal or some passion in life, you'll outlive all the other guys who - the bank manager that retired. They gave him a rocking chair and he rocked himself to death. So you gotta have a passion, whatever it happens to be. Whether it's this or something else, it doesn't matter, as long as it's a reason to get out of bed every morning, as my accountant of 50 years keeps on saying.”
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James Wright
James Wright, born on December 13, 1927, was an influential American poet known for his deep emotional expression and themes of nature. His poetry, characterized by its simplicity and profound insights into the human condition, has had a significant impact on American poetry in the late 20th century. more
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