Quote of the Day- Charles Bukowski

Today, we begin a week-long series of quotes from famous American writers, including poets and playwrights. We start with the eccentric novelist and poet Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) who made no secret of his alcohol consumption.He was portrayed by Mickey Rourke in the film "Barfly."

His work also had dark, subversive themes, and that's one of the reasons why we love him so much. Bukowski is also one of Greensboro, NC, singer/songwriter/poet Bruce Piephoff.

Here is Bukowski's quote:

"The young poet starting out...should stay the hell out of writing classes and find out what's happening around the corner."