Singer-songwriter Paul Simon’s latest honour has come from the Poetry Society of America. Singer-songwriter Paul Simon’s latest honour has come from the Poetry Society of America. The veteran performer was celebrated during a dinner benefit at the New York Botanical Garden alongside poetry editor Alice Quinn, the other guest of honour. Quinn noted that Simon had been a supporter of the poetry society and remembered seeing him in the offices of Knopf, which published a book of his lyrics. Simon joked about making room for his poetry society award among his “shelves and shelves” of prizes, right next to a special trophy for being the “best-dressed dad”.

Source: Irish Independent June 19, 2019 13:21 UTC