“Much has been said about Robert, and more will be added. Young men will adopt his gait. Young girls will wear white dresses and mourn his curls. He will be condemned and adored. His excesses damned or romanticized. In the end, truth will be found in his work, the corporeal body of the artist. It will not fall away. Man cannot judge it. For art sings of God, and ultimately belongs to him.”
Patti Smith is an influential American singer-songwriter, born on December 30, 1946. Known for her unique musical style and poetic lyrics, she is considered one of the pioneers of post-punk and punk rock. Smith's music career began in the 1970s, and she quickly became a star in the underground music scene. Her debut album 'Horses' was released in 1975 and is considered a landmark in punk rock. more
“Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.”
“Like most uneducated Englishwomen, I like reading--I like reading books in the bulk.”
“If only there was a way I could cover my tension with the scent of eau de brass valls instead.”
“You are holding a loaded gun, you idiot. Act like it.”