I accept all interpretations of my films. The only reality is before the camera. Each film I make is kind of a return to poetry for me, or at least... →
Bernardo Bertolucci
Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me it's the oil of life.
John Betjeman
I don't write poetry and then strum some chords and then fit the words on top of the chords.
Andrew Bird
Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.
James Branch Cabell
I have nothing to say, I am saying it, and that is poetry.
John Cage
There is poetry as soon as we realize that we possess nothing.
Bleak House is just the most astounding piece of work. There's huge, visionary poetry in it.
Simon Callow
I have to admit that I had a lot of problems with poetry.
Jane Campion
As for how criticism of Keats' poetry relates to criticism of my own work, I'll leave that for others to decide.
And, I mean, I think poetry does need to be met to some extent, especially, I guess, 19th century poetry, and for me, it's just been so worth the... →