Brian Patten Quote

When in public poetry should take off its clothes and wave to the nearest person in sight; it should be seen in the company of thieves and lovers rather than that of journalists and publishers.


Little Johnny's Confession (1967)


When in public poetry should take off its clothes and wave to the nearest person in sight; it should be seen in the company of thieves and lovers...

When in public poetry should take off its clothes and wave to the nearest person in sight; it should be seen in the company of thieves and lovers...

When in public poetry should take off its clothes and wave to the nearest person in sight; it should be seen in the company of thieves and lovers...

When in public poetry should take off its clothes and wave to the nearest person in sight; it should be seen in the company of thieves and lovers...