I never had aspirations to go into politics or medicine. I always wanted to be an artist of some sort. I wasn't so politically motivated. I felt that the world from an early age was disappointing. My father taught me about the bomb, and it was eye-opening. From then on, I thought grown-ups needed to do a better job. I still think that.
Patti SmithRobert was concerned with how to make the photograph, and I with how to be the photograph.
Patti SmithMy father came a couple of times, but he always blamed his hearing loss on my loud amplifiers. So he didn't come anymore, but I had his support.
Patti SmithI love my little overgrown yard. And my house is wonderful. It's everything that I need.
Patti Smith