3 December 2020 Adrian Mitchell I use rock and jazz and blues rhythms because I love that music. I hope my poetry has a relationship with good-time rock’n roll.
3 December 2020 Adrian Mitchell Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.
3 December 2020 Adrian Mitchell Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry.
3 December 2020 Adrian Mitchell Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative.