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“Unlike musical notation, paint or clay, language is inside every one of us. For free. We are all proficient at it. We already have the palette, the paints and the instruments. We don’t have to go and buy any reserved materials. Poetry is made of the same stuff you are reading now, the same stuff you use to order pizza over the phone, the same stuff you yell at your parents and children, whisper in your lover’s ear and shove into an e-mail, text or birthday card. It is common to us all.”

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Book:The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within
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The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the craft of poetry, providing readers with a variety of exercises and techniques to enhance their own poetic expression. It explores various forms and styles, aiming to unlock the poet within each reader. more

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Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry is a British comedian, writer, actor, and broadcaster, known for his unique sense of humor and intelligence. He is one of the iconic figures in the British comedy scene. Born on August 24, 1957, Fry has been active in television and radio since the 1980s, gaining widespread popularity for his roles in comedy shows like 'Blackadder' and 'Jeeves and Wooster'. He has also appeared in numerous television series, films, and stage plays. more

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