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Let's just say that I think any person who aspires, presumes, or feels the calling to be an artist has a built-in sense of duty.

From Patti Smith

My mother answers all my fan mail.

From Patti Smith

I had to learn, really, how to rein in my energies and discipline myself. And I found it very very useful. I rebelled against it at first, but it's a good thing to have.

From Patti Smith

I wrote every day. I don't think I could have written 'Just Kids' had I not spent all of the 80s developing my craft as a writer.

From Patti Smith

What I really like is an intelligent review. It doesn't have to be positive. A review that has some kind of insight, and sometimes people say something that's startling or is so poignant.

From Patti Smith

My father's mother was from Liverpool and she had this very beautiful English china. I only wanted to drink my cocoa out of my grandmother's cup and saucer.

From Patti Smith

I don't think the Palestinian people or Afghan children or some other things I'm concerned about are at the top of other people's 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.

From Patti Smith

Usually when I go to a place for the first time, unless there's something historical or spectacular that nature has to offer, the first thing I like to do is see what's on the minds of the people.

From Patti Smith

I'm not saying I wasn't flawed or amateurish. But you can never say I did anything to appease the music business.

From Patti Smith

I am not really certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur.

From Patti Smith

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