Jesus died for somebody's sins but not mine. Patti Smith diejesusmine Change image and share on social
A day doesn't go by where I don't create something. Patti Smith createday Change image and share on social
When I was a young girl, I'd love giving book reports. Patti Smith bookgirlgive Change image and share on social
I was a lower middle-class kid. My family had no money. There was no room in our small house where there were already four kids, including myself, living. Patti Smith classfamilyhouse Change image and share on social
When I stopped performing for 16 years and lived in Michigan and was married and raising my children, I wrote about four or five books. I haven't published them. I just haven't gotten around to it for several reasons. Patti Smith bookchildlive share on social
I am not really certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur. Patti Smith amateurcontributionmusic Change image and share on social
An artist wears his work in place of wounds. Patti Smith artistplacewear Change image and share on social
I liked being on stage; I just didn't like the theatrical aspect of being in front of people. Patti Smith aspectfrontpeople Change image and share on social
I love playing the Fillmore. I love the walk from the hotel and climbing up those old, iron stairs that lead to the stage. I imagine Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix and the Doors and all those other great bands climbing those same stairs. Patti Smith bandclimbdoor share on social
The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication. Patti Smith artistcomecommunication Change image and share on social
