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“I quickly realized that Patti [Smith] was somebody very special.”

Quote by Steven Sebring

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Steven Sebring is a renowned photographer known for his unique perspective and profound thematic works. His photographic career is characterized by exploration and experimentation, with his works spanning multiple genres including portrait, landscape, and documentary photography. Although his exact birth and death dates are unknown, his works have had a profound impact on the field of photography. more

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“I do remember, the first time we met [with Patti Smith], the door opening with a squeak. And then there was this very beautiful girl looking out.”

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“When I started photographing Patti [Smith], I knew that there wasn't a whole a lot of information out there about her. I was periodically interested in films, and so I just kept asking her if I could come around.”

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“She let me in during her tour, in London. Her band members - especially Lenny Kaye - were shocked at the fact that I was filming Patti [Smith].”

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“At the beginning I didn't even really think about making a movie [Dream of Life]. I was just thinking of documenting somebody.”

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“It took 12 years to put this film [Dream of Life] together, but it was not until toward the end of those 12 years that I looked at Patti [Smith] and said, "Maybe we should do something with this footage."”

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“I came up with more money, took all the footage, got a great editor and made this film [Dream of Life]. But I really didn't go into it with the intention of making a movie.”

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“I shot [Dream of Life] all on 16-millimeter, and I just wanted to learn about Patti [Smith].”

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“We were just hanging out and getting to learn about each other. But I think trust was a really big thing. Patti [Smith] is a good friend, somebody I can talk to.”

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