“I've always written. When I was in school, the only teacher who ever liked me was my creative writing teacher. I used to enter poetry competitions, and I don't think I ever lost one. So I had the idea for a while of being some kind of poet.”
The speaker reflects on early validation from a creative writing teacher and a history of success in poetry contests, shaping an identity as a poet.
In simple terms: Early encouragement fuels artistic self‑concept.
Validation can define creative direction.
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