The Gift of Sleep

Claudia shares her unique relationship with sleep, waking up at 4 a.m. to cycle and work. Reflecting on her childhood, she recalls her inquisitive nature and the confusion surrounding her desire to be a poet, often misunderstood as a pursuit for an academic career. Despite the initial skepticism from her parents, she has carved out a successful path as a professor at Yale, challenging conventional perceptions of poetry as a viable career.