to the audience of one--the solitary person reading silently."I'm never thinking about the auditorium with a lectern or a microphone. I'm thinking acoustically, I'm thinking of making good sounds and good rhythms, but I'm thinking of those rhythms taking place inside someone's head, not in a public space," he said.
Rather, what he looks for is the opportunity to explore the mysteries of everyday experience.
from The Courier-Journal: Poet Billy Collins achieves rock-star status with humor, accessibility
then New York Daily News: Lehman professor Billy Collins to open up new chapter as poet
then The Columbus Dispatch: Former laureate explains how he grades his work, advises readers how to enjoy verse
then Wisconsin State Journal: Former laureate talks of his literary persona and poetry in a Twitter world
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