The thing about not being historically a mainstream writer is that everyone feels like you're theirs: you're their friend. Eileen Myles feltfriendhistorically Change image and share on social
I'm proud that I've never stopped writing about being poor. Eileen Myles havepoorproud Change image and share on social
As things get worse, poetry gets better because it becomes more necessary. Eileen Myles badlypoetrything Change image and share on social
The only job that ever really worked for me was teaching because you are your own master once you get into the room. You just have to show up on time and talk about what you care about. Eileen Myles carejobmaster Change image and share on social
In my family, I'm the middle of three, and I'm like a lot of middle children. I was one of those kids that floated from group to group. I liked being able to be included in all the groups - the bad kids, the smart kids. Eileen Myles badchildfamily share on social
I was like the family clown. The middle child entertaining. I was a lousy student, but interestingly, the nuns always let me write plays or do drawings, endless special projects. Eileen Myles childclowndrawing Change image and share on social
I thought 'Chelsea Girls' was going to change my life. Eileen Myles changechelseagirl Change image and share on social
The most exciting thing is to read a poem out loud for the first time. Eileen Myles excitloudpoem Change image and share on social
When somebody's in love with you, they think it's amazing you've written them a poem, and when they don't love you anymore, they hate those poems. They wish those poems would go away. Eileen Myles amazeanymorehate Change image and share on social
