People think they're gonna make a living off poetry. Ten years ago, maybe a couple of people did. Right now, no one, I don't think. (Nick Tosches)

People think they're gonna make a living off poetry. Ten years ago, maybe a couple of people did. Right now, no one, I don't think.

Nick Tosches

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