When you are writing a spoken word poem, the tools you're working with are your voice, your body, how it's going to sound to someone when you're saying it out loud. Which is different from when you're writing it on… — Phil Kay Copy Share Image
The first time I ever performed spoken word poetry in front of a big crowd, it totally failed. It ended, people barely clapped...in retrospect… — Phil Kay Copy Share Image
I really do think inspiration comes from day-to-day life. I think there's things that pique our interest - not necessarily aha! moments - but… — Phil Kay Copy Share Image
High school was the first time I ever saw spoken word poetry. The first place I ever performed a poem was at my school,… — Phil Kay Copy Share Image
When you are writing a spoken word poem, the tools you're working with are your voice, your body, how it's going to sound to… — Phil Kay Copy Share Image
