"Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters are feelings. That's what music is to me."

Alden Nowlan (1933 - 1983)
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About Alden Nowlan

Alden Nowlan was a Canadian poet, playwright, and journalist. Born into poverty and with little formal education, Nowlan's talent for writing emerged at a young age. His works often reflected his personal struggles, rural upbringing, and criticisms of society. Nowlan won numerous awards for his poetry, including the Governor General's Award. He is remembered as one of Canada's most notable poets of the 20th century.

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