Bookmarkquinn (Mark Quinn) – Poet, Author & Spoken Word Artist
Listen to one of my favourite poems, the original “Scrote in a Bubble Coat,” one of the first poems I wrote, which captures the playful essence of everyday life with its vibrant imagery and whimsical tone. The poem explores the contrasts between comfort and style, showcasing a character who confidently navigates the world, wrapped in a bubble coat that not only protects but also symbolizes a unique self-expression. As you listen, you’ll find yourself drawn into the narrative, reflecting on your own experiences and the little joys we often overlook.
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Focus on the Good
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Everyone gets negative feelings I think it is in the human genetics, we can’t escape from it and it drives me mad. I know that because I am a deep thinker, my mind processes everything that happens and everything I see in life, on social
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I Have Three
What activities do you lose yourself in? I can lose myself in three activities, the first and deepest is my writing; I can really lose myself, when I get writing my poems my imagination fires into action. Then I have history, especially when we go to places with castles and past stories, I can let
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Chimp
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? I wish the animal that I could compare myself to would be one of a relaxed nature like a cat or a sloth, but and it’s not that I look like one! It would have to be the chimpanzee. They are frantic and are always doing
Mark Quinn, widely recognized by his pen name Bookmarkquinn, is a poet, author, and spoken word artist based in Manchester, UK. With a style that marries vulnerability, grit, and humour, he describes his writing as “words; some from my heart and some from my arse.” That striking blend of the raw and the tender defines his work—and has earned him a loyal following both online and on stage.
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