Aapo Ilves (born on October 20, 1970 in Räpina) is a poet, prose writer, playwright, journalist, artist and musician who writes in Estonian, Võru and Setu. He is a member of the Estonian Authors’ Association and the Estonian Writers’ Union.

“My life story is simple: I was born talented and now I’m here.  My arrogance won’t let your songs die. Sometimes I feel like time is wasting me because I like it better that way.

When depression hits me (sometimes), I’m already smart enough to know that it will eventually pass.
I say: people, be good! And if you can’t laugh at yourselves – don’t worry, others will. “