Rock & roll is like a painting. Can great paintings still be done? It depends on who holds the brush.
Patti SmithI think it's good for people to see the positive beauty that can flower from the deepest grieving.
Patti SmithI'm an intuitive musician. I have no real technical skills. I can only play six chords on the guitar.
Patti SmithGood press, bad press, whatever, only means a lot to me if it's writ by somebody I respect, by somebody I like.
Patti SmithWe were walking toward the fountain, the epicenter of activity, when an older couple stopped and openly observed us. Robert enjoyed being noticed, and he affectionately squeezed my hand. "oh, take their picture," said the woman to her bemused husband, "I think they're artists." "Oh, go on," he shrugged. "They're just kids.
Patti Smith