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# Ellen Kort

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Ellen Kort was an American poet, named the first Poet Laureate of Wisconsin in 2000 by Governor Tommy Thompson. She held the position until 2004.

##  Quotes by Ellen Kort

> [“Begin. Keep on beginning. Nibble on everything. Take a hike. Teach yourself to whistle. Lie. The older you get the more they'll…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ellen-kort/begin-keep-on-beginning-nibble-on-everything-take-a-hike-teach/)

[Ellen Kort](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ellen-kort/)

[Advice-to-beginners](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/advice-to-beginners-4225/)

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