Quotes by Adrian Mitchell

It's about sitting faithfully in England while thousands of miles away terrible atrocities are being committed in our name.
– Adrian Mitchell
Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.
– Adrian Mitchell
Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative.
– Adrian Mitchell
Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry.
– 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.
– Adrian Mitchell