Death, Sex & Money Ocean Vuong on Telling Lies, Building Family and Loving the Knicks
Jun 7, 2023
Acclaimed poet Ocean Vuong shares his journey of falling in love with poetry in New York basements, caring for his brother, and his mastery of writing. Topics include finding safety and community, becoming a Knicks fan, working with a partner, and reflections on family and responsibility.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Safety and Community to Poetry and Belonging
01:52 • 13min
Meeting their grandmother, working with their partner, and career anxieties
14:27 • 3min
Ocean Vuong's Poetry Collection, Caregiving, and Wedding Expenses
17:07 • 4min
Reflections on Family and Responsibility
21:10 • 16min
Expressing Gratitude, Acknowledging Support, and Discussing Family's Love for the Knicks
36:51 • 2min