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“I used to think all poets were Byronic Mad, bad and dangerous to know. And then I met a few. See Lamb 486:25.”

Quote by Wendy Cope

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Wendy Cope is a renowned British poet known for her humor and wit. Born on July 21, 1945, she began publishing poetry in 1973. Cope's work often explores emotions and interpersonal relationships in everyday life, characterized by its straightforward language and deep emotional insight. more

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