Freedom of expression in Poetry.

[milo]

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And you’re content to remain in your little ivory tower writing stuff that 95% (I’m being generous) don’t give a toss about.

I will never prostitute my muse for mere public recognition. God, how many times have I heard that? Offer them the next Potter script to write and they would tear your arm off.

You believe that j. K. Rowling is actually a wizard??!!)


No I believe she is a millionairess

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Think how boring she would be if she restricted herself to writing about her personal experiences. Thus

I lie all the time in poems. I am really a middle-aged lorry driver from Ilford, and my only vice is the burning need to eviscerate puppies.

isn't turning poetry into an academic exercise as you claim but emulating successful writers.