Spotlight TV Interview — Vincent J. Tomeo | The Usefulness of Hippopotamus

How do you find laughter when facing a global pandemic and a personal battle with cancer? For celebrated Queens poet Vincent J. Tomeo, the answer was found in an unexpected place: a dancing hippopotamus.🦛In this interview, Vincent discusses his latest work, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times. He shares the heartwarming story of how a blank piece of paper and a memory of Disney’s Fantasia transformed into a "treasure chest of joy" during his darkest hours."Humor is medicine. During rough times, humor will help lighten and lessen physical and mental anxiety."Join us as we dive into Vincent's journey from the diverse streets of Corona, Queens, to international poetry stages, exploring why humor is the ultimate tool for survival and peace.Grab your copy now!🌟 About Vincent J. TomeoVincent is an award-winning NYC author and poet who has recited his work across the globe—from South Korea to Tanzania. He is the author of My Cemetery Friends: A Garden of Encounters at Mount Saint Mary in Queens, New York and a recipient of "The Best Overall Free Verse" award from the United Poets Laureate International.