I hadn't performed or been in the public eye for about 16 years. When my husband passed away, I was obliged to go back to work to take care of our kids. I also wanted to do a record in memory of him. So we did Gone Again. During that process, I had to be photographed and had to go back to doing articles and interviews.
Patti SmithMy mother and father had so many ups and downs and stayed with each other and helped each other. My mother took in ironing and she was a waitress. My father was working in the factory and he did people's tax returns.
Patti SmithIf someone didn't want to be filmed, or my children said, "Don't film me anymore,"ย [Steven Sebring] didn't try to sneak a shot or cajole them; he just respected their wishes.
Patti SmithAn artist may have burdens the ordinary citizen doesn't know, but the ordinary citizen has burdens that many artists never even touch.
Patti SmithWhy can't I write something that would awake the dead? That pursuit is what burns most deeply.
Patti Smith