The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication. – Patti Smith
Im not saying I wasnt flawed or amateurish. But you can never say I did anything to appease the music business. – Patti Smith
From very early on in my childhood – four, five years old – I felt alien to the human race. I felt very comfortable with thinking I was from another planet, because I felt disconnected – I was very tall and skinny, and I didnt look like anybody else, I didnt even look like any member of my family. – Patti Smith
My mom loved rock n roll. My father hated it. We couldnt play it when he was around. – Patti Smith