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Poetry is not a silent art. The poem must perform, unaided, in its reader’s head.

Christopher Logue

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Christopher Logue
Age: 86 †
Born: 1926
Born: November 23
Died: 2012
Died: December 2
Actor
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Film Actor
Poet
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Portsmouth
England
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Poetry is not a silent art. The poem must perform, unaided, in its reader's head. Educated readers give themselves a good performance. Educated listeners compare performance with text and with other performances. Good poets use the full resources of language.
Christopher Logue