Richard Branson is by all accounts a genial, affable guy with a heck of a lot business smarts, filthy rich (and good looks too). With all that going for him, why did he have to steal the only description I could think of for the spoken-word poet Sarah Kay?
She introduced me and a lot of other people to spoken-word poetry with her "Point B" poem, delivered as part of this TED Talk in 2011:
And here she is again in a talk at the Bonnier Grid 2012 Conference (as reported on the Poets and Writers website).
Oh, and what did Richard Branson say anyway?
"Every time I see this girl she gives me goosebumps. As well as being absolutely beautiful, her poetry takes your breath away."
I have to admit, I couldn't say it any better myself....(but c'mon Richard, I DID think of it first...sort of almost, didn't I?!).
One more...just in case your goosebumps aren't there yet...
In any case, if you have anything of a feeling, evenly faintly poetic receptor in you...you will appreciate this young woman for her wisdom beyond her years, and yes, she will be taking your breath away with her work.
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