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Quote by Lucie Brock-Broido

“Confession may well be a dirty word in poetry.”

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Lucie Brock-Broido is an American poet known for her distinctive style and profound emotional expression. Born on May 22, 1956, her poetry often delves into themes of human existence, including love, death, loneliness, and memory. more

“Something I have "authority" on is animal rights. If I were not already so deep into the path I've taken, deep in the woods, I would probably work with animal rights activism because that's really where my heart lies. I think our relationships with animals are sacred and horrific. I've been a vegetarian since I was sixteen. What God said we are allowed to eat anything that does not have thumbs?”

Thinking Heart Lying Animal Path Taken My Heart Authority Activism Vegetarian Animal Rights Our Relationship Horrific

Author:Lucie Brock-Broido

“I am fascinated with criminal law because it is as rigorous as a poem and because it is based on what has been written down even before one has committed a crime.”

Crime Committed Criminal Law

Author:Lucie Brock-Broido

“I find it odd that, in real life people think I am funny but no one ever suspects that on the page! Personally, I think some of my work is a riot! I crack myself up, but I know that the poems seem so relentlessly dark.”

People Thinking Real Dark Real Life Odd Riot

Author:Lucie Brock-Broido

“I wanted many of the poems to have long legs. At first I was calling them clothespin poems, before I knew what I was doing. The lines seem pulled on either end, tight and taut against the wind.”

Long Long Legs

Author:Lucie Brock-Broido

“I hate when people say, "Have fun at the press preview." Fun is talking to you.”

People Hate Fun I Hate Having Fun

Author:Gloria Steinem

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