Then I read Little Women, and of course, like a lot of really young girls, I was very taken with Jo – Jo being the writer and the misfit. – Patti Smith
The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication. – Patti Smith
My mom loved rock n roll. My father hated it. We couldnt play it when he was around. – Patti Smith
I dont think the Palestinian people or Afghan children or some other things Im concerned about are at the top of other peoples agendas – not right now, when America is going through such a recession and people are suffering across the board financially. But I think all that will change. – Patti Smith