Quote by Carol Ann Duffy

If I felt, in the event of a royal wedding, inspired to write about people coming together in marriage or civil partnership, I would just be grateful to have an idea for the poem. And if I didn't, I'd ignore it.

If I felt, in the event of a royal wedding, inspired to writ

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This quote highlights the importance of genuine inspiration in the creative process. It suggests that the author would only write about a royal wedding if they truly felt compelled to do so, as inspired by the idea of people joining together in marriage or civil partnership. However, if the inspiration doesn't strike, they would choose to ignore it rather than forcing themselves to write for the sake of it. This quote emphasizes the significance of personal passion and sincerity in creating meaningful art.

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