One thing I like about getting older is things, your spectrum widens, your capacity for compassion widens.
Patti SmithNo, my work does not reflect my sexual preferences, it reflects the fact that I feel total freedom as an artist.
Patti SmithAs much as I can, as much as I can afford, I keep ticket prices down. Rock 'n' roll was developed as the people's voice, the people's art, it was grassroots. I don't believe that the people should be estranged from their rock stars. They're not kings and queens - all rock stars are those who are able to give back a bit of culture to other people. It's people's heritage.
Patti Smith