Excuses is John Wing Jr.'s fourth book of poems. The three previous books, all published by Mosaic Press, A Cup of Never Mind, .and the fear makes us special, and None of this is probably true established him as a very unique and original poetic voice in contemporary literature.

Wing's poetry brims with the fullness of everyday life. it is filled with ironies and complexities beneath his words is a radiance and wisdom. - The Windsor Star There are poems in this collection that are as deeply moving as anything new you'll read this year . - Don Coles, Governor General's Award Winner He taunts and teases and plays with every line delivered. He writes with authority and conviction. His work is controlled and outrageous. - The Danforth Review

Beyond radio and annual comedy festivals, John Wing Jr. has appeared on six Tonight Shows on national television in the U.S. and he has two hour-long Comedy Now Specials at the Comedy Network, JohnWing: Fly Me and John Wing: The Elvis Years. He has also appeared on many John Bullard Comedy shows, innumerable comedyclubs and he is a regular performer on cruise ships.His poetry has been received with critical acclaim: He writes with authority and conviction, His work is controlled and outrageous.The Danforth Review, T. Anders CarsonWing paints a provocative portrait of comic life..Globe &...