April 11, today, marks the 75th anniversary of the birth of legendary Canadian writer Al Pittman (who passed away in 2001). Born in St. Leonard's, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, the cherished poet and playwright grew up in Corner Brook - home to musician Allison Crowe.
From Pittman’s 1999 selection of poetry, “Thirty for Sixty”,
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