Biography:
This informal biography, a brief pencil
'sketch' of the poet himself by his close friend, is drawn from the foreword of Sullivan the Poet's 2nd illustrated collection of his unique brand of poetry entitled enigmatically - 'A Cup o' Nails..'
David 'Hoppy' Bennett, a cerebral palsy sufferer now wholly confined to a wheelchair, fanatical aviator and champion of disabled rights; has known Sullivan both as a poet and as a friend and colleague for over twenty years.
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Born a British subject of an English mother and Irish catholic father in the late January of ’53; ‘Sullivan’ spent his early years with his family in the Far East. Returning with his parents to England in the late fifties where he was subsequently educated.
Thereafter pursuing what could perhaps be best described as a broadly colourful career; with callings as diverse as gun dealer and consultant, freelance journalist, magazine editor, commercial photographer, publican, fleet limousine operator, lecturer and an unpaid ‘Special Needs’ tutor: To name but a few - even a brief spell under the flag enjoying the Queen’s shilling!
Throughout which the only truly common thread has been his writing, an enduring passion never completely abandoned; Fuelled by his lifelong fascination with not only the beauty of the English language and its literature in general, but the richness and diversity of its poetry in particular. A fascination well illustrated in the almost perverse multiplicity of styles and subject matter contained within this slim volume and others...
Widely published in mediums as eclectic as his work, from poetry anthologies to text books; wall hangings and mixed media fine art works: ‘Sullivan’ is seemingly content to share, with anyone and everyone, and in whatever poetic medium takes his fancy; His works, his philosophies, his passions…
Dave 'Hoppy' Bennett
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