9 Quotes by Richard Shelton



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    Kayak polo's a good excuse to put on a skirt and play a sport. When you play in a white-water kayak, which is a closed cockpit boat, you wear a short, black waterproof skirt you stretch over the kayak's top edges to keep water from coming inside.

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    Kayak polo's a good excuse to put on a skirt and play a sport, ... When you play in a white-water kayak, which is a closed cockpit boat, you wear a short, black waterproof skirt you stretch over the kayak's top edges to keep water from coming inside.

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    Our language is polarized. Concrete words are usually the language of poets. Abstract words are usually the language of politicians.

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    As a poet I am not primarily concerned with intellect. I'm not that smart. I want to make people laugh and cry.

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    It's a great way to learn and hone kayaking and watercraft skills, and it all takes place in a safe environment.

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