Adrian Mitchell
1932 - 2008
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Biography
Adrian Mitchell (1932-2008) was a renowned British poet, playwright, and activist known for his strong advocacy of peace and social justice. His works often combined humor, wit, and passion, addressing significant societal issues such as war, poverty, and environmental preservation. Mitchell's diverse literary contributions include poems, plays, children's books, and adaptations of classical works.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.
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If you stop a poet in the street and ask him what he writes, he will probably say, 'Poetry'; if you ask a conscious poet, he will usually say, 'Death.'
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I want to write love poems for the world.
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Listen bud, man, mine's a long low riff on an old song.
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Poetry is nobody's business except the poet's, and everybody else can go to hell.