About
Twentieth-century Australian poet whose works include The Stunned Mullet and Damaged Glamour. He also served as poetry editor of a publication called Scripsi.
Before Fame
He studied at Sydney University, where he met fellow poets Martin Johnston, John Tranter, and Robert Adamson. He published his debut work, Tropical Skiing, in 1976.
Trivia
He died of a heart attack at the young age of forty-seven.
Family Life
He was one of four boys born to an Australian meteorologist father.
Associated With
He was influenced by the work of American poet Frank O'Hara.
