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“[Kenneth Koch] taught children in public schools in New York City to write poems and told them down worry about rhyming, don't worry about any of that stuff. You know, write a poem where you mention three colors and make it five lines - or he would just give them, you know, little strategies. And, man, they wrote some great poems.”

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Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch, born on January 22, 1953, is a renowned American film director. His works are known for their unique style and profound themes, and he is considered one of the representatives of independent cinema. more

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