Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | June 21, 1949 |
| Birth Place | Guyana |
| Age | 74 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $3.5 million (2024)
About
Guyanese poet, children's author, Playwright, and 2012 recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. His numerous literary works include Shoot Me With Flowers, Laughter is an Egg, and Brer Rabbit: The Great Tug-o-War.
Before Fame
He grew up in British Guiana and spent many happy childhood afternoons listening to cricket commentary on the radio.
Trivia
He was the 2008 Poet-in-Residence at the National Maritime Museum in London.
Family Life
He and his partner Grace Nichols moved to England in 1977.
Associated With
He and fellow poet Carol Ann Duffy judged a 2011 national school poetry competition.
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