I have always thought of myself as a painter derailed by circumstance. Joni Mitchell circumstancederailpainter Change image and share on social
It's in my stars to invent; I was born on Madame Curie's birthday. I have this need for originals, for innovation. That's why I like Charlie Parker. Joni Mitchell bearbirthdaycharlie Change image and share on social
Not to dismiss Gershwin, but Gershwin is the chip; Ellington was the block. Joni Mitchell blockchipdismiss Change image and share on social
Everyone I know has attention deficit, and they say it with great pride. It's a bad time to be right. Joni Mitchell attentionbaddeficit Change image and share on social
I know my generation - a lot of them, they're getting old now, and they want to think back fondly, they want to kid themselves. A lot of them think, 'Yeah, we were the best.' That's the kiss of death. That's non-growth. And also that's very bad for the world. Joni Mitchell backbaddeath share on social
I heard someone from the music business saying they are no longer looking for talent, they want people with a certain look and a willingness to cooperate. Joni Mitchell businesscooperatehear Change image and share on social
Nobody understood The Reoccurring Dream, but after September 11, when we were coerced to do a national duty and go out and shop, surely people could begin to see what I was getting at. Joni Mitchell begincoercedream Change image and share on social
When I came to California, it was the mecca of the world. Every young person on the planet wanted to be here. Joni Mitchell californiameccaperson Change image and share on social
Ira Gershwin, shame on him. I mean, some of the writing. Joni Mitchell gershwinirashame Change image and share on social
With a painting, you don't have to go back and paint it again. Joni Mitchell backpaint Change image and share on social
