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Roger McGough, a renowned British poet, has made an indelible mark on contemporary poetry with his witty, playful, and thought-provoking verse. Known for his ability to balance humor with serious reflection, McGough's work invites readers to view the world through a unique and imaginative lens. His influence extends beyond poetry, as he has become a voice for the creative spirit, inspiring young writers and artists to approach their craft with originality and authenticity. McGough's legacy is a reminder of the power of language and creativity to spark change and inspire growth.
"I was put off by people at school - my cabbage wasn't as good as other people's, you know, so that put me off."
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"I was put off by people at school - my cabbage wasn't as good as other people's, you know, so that put me off."

People, School
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"If I decide to be indecisive, that's my decision."
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"If I decide to be indecisive, that's my decision."

Decision-Making, Decision
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"We shouldn't have got married, really. Shouldn't have got married. Too young. Not ready for it."
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"We shouldn't have got married, really. Shouldn't have got married. Too young. Not ready for it."

Reading, Read
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"If I do a poetry reading I want people to walk out and say they feel better for having been there - not because you've done a comedy performance but because you're talking about your father dying or having young children, things that touch your soul."
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"If I do a poetry reading I want people to walk out and say they feel better for having been there - not because you've done a comedy performance but because you're talking about your father dying or having young children, things that touch your soul."

Reading, Poetry, Father, Soul, People
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"You will put on a dress of guilt and shoes with broken high ideals."
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"You will put on a dress of guilt and shoes with broken high ideals."

Dress, Guilt, Ideals, Will
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"I wish the word whimsical wasn't used now."
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"I wish the word whimsical wasn't used now."

Now, Word
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"People can put their best poems straight onto the web."
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"People can put their best poems straight onto the web."

People, Poems
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"Whereas with poetry no one has to show anybody really, and you don't have to tell anyone you're doing it."
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"Whereas with poetry no one has to show anybody really, and you don't have to tell anyone you're doing it."

Poetry,
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"Yes, you can feel very alone as a poet and you sometimes think, is it worth it? Is it worth carrying on? But because there were other poets, you became part of a scene. Even though they were very different writers, it made it easier because you were together."
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"Yes, you can feel very alone as a poet and you sometimes think, is it worth it? Is it worth carrying on? But because there were other poets, you became part of a scene. Even though they were very different writers, it made it easier because you were together."

Poet, Poets, Worth, Writers
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"I'm terrified of switching the computer on because there are so many poems."
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"I'm terrified of switching the computer on because there are so many poems."

Computer, Poems
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