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Taylor Mali: What teachers make

Bowery Poetry Club, Filmed Nov 2005; Posted Jan 2010

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About this talk

Ever heard the phrase "Those who can't do, teach"? At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ, and delivers a powerful, 3-minute response on behalf of educators everywhere.

About Taylor Mali

Taylor Mali is one of the most well-known poets to have emerged from the poetry slam movement and one of the few people in the world to have no job other than that of poet. Full bio and more links

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