Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the poet:
What is the theme of your poem?
The all-encompassing ignorance and intolerance of anyone who voted for President Trump.
What motivated you to write this poem?
The main character, Johnny Ray Sixpack, of my political comedy film script “The Look of Hate”. I was also motivated by the disgust I have for the shocking number of people in this country who helped Donald Trump become President (even if he didn’t win the popular vote and had help from Vladimir Putin).
How long have you been writing poetry?
Off- and-on for much of my life, though my strengths are in screenwriting and writing non-fiction articles.
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Tilda Swinton
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
Professional actors can convey the words…
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