An Evening with Billy Collins -- Point Loma Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2013

American poet Billy Collins reads a selection of humorous poems and then discusses the craft of writing with Dean Nelson and an appreciative audience in this keynote event of the 2013 Writer’s Symposium by the Sea, sponsored by Point Loma Nazarene University. [4/2013] [Show ID: 24601]

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[golfpoetry]

A rare and wonderful opportunity not only to listen to Billy Collins read his poems but also to hear his views on the poet and his/her craft. It's long but well worth the time.

[myindigoblues]

This is so great. Thank you for sharing and making this.

[ernestslyman]

Love the work. Always a treat to encounter his poetry.

[rodpritchard-smith]

I have just discovered him. So nice to find a poet not determined to bamboozle and confuse you. And yes, Kevin Spacey exactly!

[winstonsmith]

Billy should really have given the guy credit for his poem. It was very much an ode to Collins, and a very good one, and very profound. Nice work, interview guy!

[mandypac]

Good point there about American wildlife. 22:00
As a girl who went to an all girl Catholic school, 24:00 blew me away.
"The risk is to be clear" 45:00

[brondroid]

I could listen to him talk about poetry all day long

[toddjacksonpoetry]

Watching this en route to an open mic in town, stopping at 17:20 and realizing that just last night a friend asked me to write a poem about her quitting her licensure program. I did the same thing Billy Collins appears about to do. I changed the subject.

[otrcjhe]

Great reading. More people would attend if we had more readings like these

[hungrymon]

Makes me want to hear "Brilliant Corners, " so off to YT search to find it.

[brianshirra-personalyoutub]

Lovely. What more does one need? Well, food probably..and a roof..oh, and clothes..health and love too..but hey, Billy Collins would be a fine start.

[PaulanCollins]

Im lovomg😊 work of billie Collins: the port...3/24th y

[dippydong]

man I gotta know what book/dictionary he's referring to in the introduction. sounds delightful

[heidiannemorris]

I've really enjoyed listening to Billy Collins' poems read by the poet himself. It makes such a difference to hear a poem read by the person who wrote it. 

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[TSquared]

Garrison Keillor and A Prairie Home Companion brought me here.

[awaretenacious]

Please, would a fan of Billy Collins explain to me why they enjoy his work?

[awaretenacious]

There is little art in his poetry. Where is the drama? Where is the music? His reading voice reminds me of "Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy" which is a skit from the 90's lineup of Saturday Night Live. His poetry sarcastic and jokey. Furthermore, it's all about his life, pets, or other tepid and tiresome subjects. Unfortunately, I have to study this narcissistic bore for a Creative Writing class I'm attending.