then I took out a notepad and wrote my first poem. Across three thousand miles of sea and through strange England's smiling, and into a wee Scots Highland town there is a lad who's crying. Oh fool the world, he could, he could, a man at twenty years . . . but all alone in that Highland town there is a boy in tears.

πŸ“– Gene Wilder

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Actor

πŸŽ‚ June 11, 1933  β€“  ⚰️ August 29, 2016
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In Gene Wilder's memoir, "Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art," he reflects on a profound moment of creativity. He describes the experience of writing his very first poem, inspired by feelings of loneliness and emotion. The poem captures the essence of a young boy in a remote Scottish town, depicting his sorrow and isolation, which resonates deeply with the author. This imagery highlights the universal struggle...

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