“In a long poem or a sequence of poems, you're trying to formalize your...” — Kevin Young Quote

“In a long poem or a sequence of poems, you're trying to formalize your obsessions and give them a shape and a name. The key is to realize if the connections you are making are ones with resonance.”

“I do think there's a certain savviness to be able to recognize the way people want a good story, and I think that we underestimate that.”

“I think that I try really hard to think about how we deceive ourselves, and we let ourselves be deceived.”

“Let's help those in prison maintain positive connections with their community. If we truly want re-entry to be successful, and we do, people need to come back to a place that still feels like home.”

“On Sunday, I think the most important thing for me is to just turn my brain off. The idea of not trying is the key, because that's where you're relaxed enough to let your brain make new connections.”

“'Beyond The Pole's Facebook page has been incredibly instrumental in introducing us to new people and to making connections with journalists, cinemas everything.”