When Patrick Ribeiro saw a recording of Def Poetry Jam at the age of 17, he knew where his heart lay. A decision that cannot be called a short-lived whim, because at the age of 24 he is now more active as a poet than ever. That same inspiration and conviction is reflected in his performance. Patrick calls himself a "Hoogvlieter in heart and soul" and his driven spoken word has also been noticed by the jury of the van Dale SPOKEN award. They rewarded him with a nomination for that prize.