X. J. Kennedy Quotes X. J. Kennedy I like poems where you don't really know whether to laugh or cry when you read them. Cry Know Laugh Like Poems Them Whether You
As a writer given to the old formalities of rhyme and meter, I sometimes feel endangered these days. X. J. Kennedy
The attitude that poetry should not be analyzed is prevalent among many who consider themselves experts on children's literature. But I suspected that kids like to look closely at things and figure out what makes them go. X. J. Kennedy
I don't think anybody is a poet 24/7, only in those rare moments when a person is producing a poem. X. J. Kennedy
My real name is Joe Kennedy, but if you live in Massachusetts, you can't sign 'Joe Kennedy.' So, back in 1957, I stuck the X on my name to be different from those people in Hyannis Port. X. J. Kennedy
To me, a poem that's in rhyme and meter is the difference between watching a film in full color and watching a film in black and white. Not that a few black and white films aren't wonderful. So are certain successful pieces of free verse. X. J. Kennedy
I think I'm generally more inspired when I'm away from technology. Whether that is on a beach somewhere or just in your room with your phones and screens shut off, I think that quietness is often very inspiring. Yael Cohen
I think a girl always needs a cardigan, and I tend to go for the sparkles. I have a minimum of 50 embellished cardigans. I'm not a believer in less is more; I'm sort of a believer in more is necessary. L'Wren Scott
I've been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer. B. B King