Lemn Sissay MBE on the importance of kindness in a long-lasting career, how poetry really is for everyone and staying away from unproductive negativity - how to take better care of ourselves. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://penfriend.rocks/lemn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">penfriend.rocks/lemn</a>&nbsp;for the posh show notes with links to explore his brilliant work. Get two free Penfriend songs <a href="http://penfriend.rocks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">when you sign up to my mailing list</a>. Thanks for listening! xo <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep20: Jim Bob (Carter U.S.M.) on not knowing how things should work – and doing them anyway

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