I don't care whether they're men or women, that's bullshit. A good writer can get into any gender, can get into any mouth. When I write I may be a Brando creep, or a girl laying on the floor, or a Japanese tourist, or a slob like Richard Speck. You have to be a chameleon when you're writing.
Patti SmithI reflected on the fact that no matter how good I aspired to be, I was never going to achieve perfection
Patti SmithThe film [Dream of Life] doesn't hide anything, except maybe moments of sorrow or darkness that belonged to me.
Patti SmithI think it's good for people to see the positive beauty that can flower from the deepest grieving.
Patti Smith