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“You pay your money, you take your choice. I get the audience my language attracts and I lose the ones it repels.”

Quote by David Antin

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David Antin was an American poet, born on February 1, 1932, and passed away on October 12, 2016. His poetry is known for its unique style and philosophical insights, highly appreciated by readers and critics alike. more

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