An artist is somebody who enters into competition with God. Patti Smith artistcompetitionenter Change image and share on social
I was raised in rural south Jersey, and there was no culture there. There was a small library, and that was it. There was nothing else. Patti Smith culturejerseylibrary Change image and share on social
I had a really happy childhood - my siblings were great, my mother was very fanciful, and I loved to read. But there was always financial strife. Patti Smith childhoodfancifulfinancial Change image and share on social
Mohammed personally mapped out seven heavens. If he got to seven, you know there's more. Patti Smith heavenmapmohammed Change image and share on social
It was no hardship to me to spend long hours reading and writing. Patti Smith hardshiphourlong 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
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 have a lot of energy, and I like to work. Patti Smith energylotwork Change image and share on social
As a citizen, hopefully I'm humanist. As an artist, I'm free. Patti Smith artistcitizenfree Change image and share on social
