Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes

[To become a poet] The most important thing is to pay attention. The next would probably be to read; it's so important to pay attention. It keeps you from being bored, and I might add it keeps you from being boorish.

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.

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  Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
  • Important
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  • Bored