“So the best way to understand poetry, which is made by men, is to imit...” — Terrance Hayes Quote

“So the best way to understand poetry, which is made by men, is to imitate, and that goes back to making work as a kind of doorway into new work, as opposed to making work as a mirror of the old work.”

“While the debate over banned books usually seems to happen just outside the gates of government, it takes on a new danger and urgency when legislators get involved. Their actions cause voices to be silenced both inside and outside the books. That's un-American.”

“Poems are a form of music, and language just happens to be our instrument - language and breath.”

“I don't know that the Brits have the monopoly on being organized, but they do have a way of working with which I'm familiar. It's not necessarily the best way, but it's a way.”

“The best way to maximize storage in a small space is with custom cabinets.”

“Fall in love with the work you do - that is the best way to make everything last.”