I had made all these rules for myself: I'm not writing social commentary, I'm not writing love songs.
Joni MitchellAll I really, really want our love to do is to bring out the best in me and in you too.
Joni MitchellBecause I'm so busy and because I think of myself as a painter, I desperately guard the time that I have to paint. And sometimes I'm irresponsible to my career in order to paint. Because painting is obsessive. I forget to eat. I forget to sleep.
Joni MitchellIt's in my stars to invent; I was born on Madame Curie's birthday. I have this need for originals, for innovation. That's why I like Charlie Parker.
Joni Mitchell