I once stood in the middle of New York city watching my name go round the electronic zipper sign in Times Square and I felt pretty thrilled, but not quite as thrilled as I felt when I saw my name in the 'Examiner' for the first time.

Simon Armitage CBE (born 26 May 1963) is a British poet playwright and novelist. In February 2011 he became Professor of Poetry at the University of Sheffield. Life and career
Simon Armitage was born in Marsden West Yorkshire.

Simon Armitage CBE (born 26 May 1963) is a British poet playwright and novelist.