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Kim Addonizio (July 31, 1954 / Washington, D.C)
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Kim Addonizio is the daughter of tennis champion Pauline Betz and sports writer Bob Addie.
She briefly attended Georgetown University before moving to San Francisco and receiving a B.A. and M.F.A. from San Francisco State University. She has taught at San Francisco State University, as well as Goddard College.
She has a daughter, Aya Cash, and currently lives in Oakland, California.
Her books of poetry include Lucifer at the Starlite (W. W. Norton, 2009), Tell Me (BOA Editions, 2000), which was a finalist for the National Book Award; Jimmy & Rita (1997); The Philosopher's Club (1994); and Three West Coast Women, with Laurie Duesing and Dorianne Laux ... more »
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Kim is wacha call da best poetical person dere eeva was. She is very good at rymes, especially for a broad. She is also a hottie. She has da hots for me i tink. I already have a broad of my own. I hope Kim is not too bummed out. Thats life.
Kim Addonizio is my favorite modern poet. It's like she's in my mind and knows exactly what I would write if I had poetic talent.