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Quote by Anne Waldman

“I like the idea of the object, the relic. And I see it as a time machine too or a device you plug into a socket that activates a sound and light show.”

Quote by Anne Waldman

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Anne Waldman, born on April 2, 1945, is an American poet known for her strong personal style and her focus on social and political issues. She is a prominent figure in the Beat Generation and the post-Beat Generation, and her poetry blends the form of free verse with radical political stances. more

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