If I've learned one thing in life, it's not to be so judgmental of other people. Patti Smith havejudgmentallearn Change image and share on social
I've always looked the same. Since I was a child, I hated having to deal with my hair. I hated having to change my clothes. As a kid, I had a sailor shirt and the same old corduroy pants, and that's what I wanted to wear everyday. Patti Smith changechildclothe share on social
I come from a real working class background, and I didn't know anyone sophisticated - except I saw Edie Sedgewick once at the Art Museum in Philly. She had these black leotards and little black pumps and this big ermine cape and all these white dogs and black sunglasses and black eyes. She was classy! Patti Smith artbackgroundbig share on social
I've written a lot of prose. I just haven't published it. Patti Smith havelotprose Change image and share on social
I came into music because I thought the presentation of poetry wasn't vibrant enough. So I merged improvised poetry with basic rock chords. That was my original mission. Patti Smith basicchordimprovise Change image and share on social
I'm an intuitive musician. I have no real technical skills. I can only play six chords on the guitar. Patti Smith chordguitarintuitive Change image and share on social
I know I'm a strong performer. I'm not an evolved musician. Patti Smith evolvemusicianperformer Change image and share on social
It was always my belief that rock and roll belonged in the hands of the people, not rock stars. Patti Smith beliefbelonghand Change image and share on social
I have a lot of energy, and I like to work. Patti Smith energylotwork Change image and share on social