I use the language I use to my friends. They wouldn’t believe me if I used some high-flown literary language. I want them to believe me. — 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
Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry. — Adrian Mitchell
There have always been poets who performed. Blake sang his songs of innocence and experience to parties of friends. — Adrian Mitchell
Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative. — Adrian Mitchell
