I think it is an obligation of an artist, of any artist, to serve his country and to serve his fellow man by doing the best work of which he is capable in the interest and to the understanding of as many people as he can reach.

I think it is an obligation of an artist, of any artist, to serve his country and to serve his fellow man by doing the best work of which he is capable in the interest and to the understanding of as many people as he can reach.

“The Poet Laureate of Radio” interview December 28, 2004