I've studied Literature at Buffalo State College, where I received both my B.A. and M.A. My Master's
thesis was on Henry Miller and how he found his own brand of wisdom through the appetites in his
works. Miller has been one of my major influences. His absolute love of writing has certainly
inspired me. It may be strange that I look up to Miller, for he claimed he hated poetry, and most of
my writing to date has been poetry. Miller was a poet in his own way, some of his prose has even
been converted into stanzas by someone. Walt Whitman has definitely been an influence. What
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