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Roger McGough

If I do a poetry reading I want people to walk out and say they feel better for having been there - not because you've done a comedy performance but because you're talking about your father dying or having young children, things that touch your soul.

Roger McGough

Poetry

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Roger McGough wants poetry readings to create a deep emotional connection by sharing personal and meaningful experiences, like loss or family life. He believes this genuine expression moves people more than simply trying to make them laugh.

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