Checkers didn't do any of the assignments. Instead of a straightforward sonnet or what have you, he would always turn in some gibberish. Often, the logic behind a three line poem of his would take him ten minutes to explain. Sometimes, he would compose his assignments in class, on the spot. To a certain extent, this is endearing.
Checkers goes beyond that extent.
To me, his behavior doesn't convey the impression that he is, as others claim, innovative and groundbreaking and original. This conveys the impression that he's a big fraud, that he is unable to write a straightforward poem. Even though he hits on something once in a while, he has not yet earned my respect as a writer. What Checkers boils down to, both personally and professionally, is that he is unable to meet anyone halfway. All interactions must be on his terms.