Berryman

Famous quotes containing the word berryman:

    The artist is extremely lucky who is presented with the worst possible ordeal which will not actually kill him. At that point, he’s in business.
    —John Berryman (1914–1972)

    Where did it all go wrong? There ought to be a law
    against Henry.
    —John Berryman (1914–1972)

    But never did Henry, as he thought he did,
    end anyone and hacks her body up
    and hide the pieces, where they may be found.
    He knows: he went over everyone, & nobody’s missing.
    —John Berryman (1914–1972)