I wonder what readers would say to the question? We poets, writers, always have our say among ourselves. Tom >Alison wrote: > >>>I remember working on an experimental theatre piece with a performer when >the director raised the question and my collaborator looked up with a very >dark expression and said, Fuck the audience. In many circumstances, that >attitude is the only way to respect the audience.<< > >I like this idea--that "Fuck the audience" is actually, when it comes to >making art, an ethical response to the fact of having an audience. > >Richard -- Visit the Maine Poetry website for classic and contemporary Maine poets, poems, books, etc. - http://www.mainepoetry.com