Quotes by Douglas Dunn

“The negative aspects of Scottish Nationalism are a kind of aggressive complacency, that sort of boasting; but thats an expression of insecurity, I think, of a lack of confidence.”

“On the whole I think Nationalism has been a very positive force in Scotland over the last two or three decades.”

“Ive got this funny feeling, you know, that Ive done my poetry, written my poetry; been there, done that, dont want to go back.”

“A poem can have an impact, but you cant expect an audience to understand all the nuances.”

“A poets cultural baggage and erudition can interfere with a poem.”

“Ive always thought my poems told stories.”

“Ive always liked Muir without knowing quite why.”

A poem can have an impact, but you cant expect an audience to understand all the nuances.