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America's poet laureate since June, 2001, Billy Collins is a professor of English at Lehman College of the City University of New York. Collins has written six books of poetry, and has recorded a CD of his works, called The Best Cigarette. Along with his poetry included in periodicals, anthologies and textbooks, Collins has also had poems included in The Best American Poetry 2002 and The Best American Poetry 2003. He has won several poetry awards given by Poetry magazine, and, in 1992, was chosen by the NY Public Library to serve as Literary Lion.
Collins was born in New York City in 1941, and has made a name for himself as one of America's favorite poets. He is known for his use of humor and irony in his poetry. His books include: Nine Horses, Sailing Alone Around the Room, Picnic, Lightning, The Art of Drowning, Questions About Angels, and The Apple That Astonished Paris.
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∙ 7y agoUS poet William "Billy" Collins is 76 years old (birthdate: March 22, 1941).
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How did Billy Collins get inspired?
Because , Billy Collins believed him being the only child he do anything and memories and other things. Billy Collins was the only child had no other siblings and he need things to keep him and he loved to write so he tried poetry and felled in love with the things he did. His parents agreed that keeping writing keep to be something more then a business man on the street , so they let him write every chance he can get. he wasn't forced or anything he was inspired by memories that him and his family shared even the darkest secret he wrote it down and made it into a poem.
Would the proper plural spelling of Collins be Collins?
The plural of Collins is Collinses. if the subjectal of the word was indescriminated you could, so yes
What heroic task does Collins want to perform?
what heroic task does Collins want to perform ?
What is the use of the apostrophe in this sentence billy's?
The apostrophe in the word Billy's means Billy's ownership of something.
What is Catherine and David's last name in the Rules book?
I think it is Lord because the book is by Cynthia Lord so......I really don't know though.....!
When was Billy Collins born?
Billy Collins was born on March 22, 1941.
Is Billy Collins married?
Yes, Billy Collins was married to Diane Collins until their divorce in 2015.
When was Billy Collins - boxer - born?
Billy Collins - boxer - was born on 1961-09-21.
Did billy Collins get married?
No
Is Jessica Collins dating?
Billy
How can you contact Billy Collins the poet?
Fan Mail Address: Billy Collins 12 Western Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 USA
Who is Billy Collins wife?
Her name is Diane
What is billy Collins poem bereft?
a poem..
When was Billy Collins a Poet Laureate?
Billy Collins served as the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003.
Who wrote the poem On turning Ten?
Billy Collins.
Is there a criticism of the poem Forgetfulness by Billy Collins?
I am afraid not
What actors and actresses appeared in Floyd Collins - 2011?
The cast of Floyd Collins - 2011 includes: Billy Bob Thornton as Floyd Collins
