The issue of gender was never my biggest concern; my biggest concern was doing good work. When the feminist movement really got going, I wasn't an active part of it because I was more concerned with my own mental pursuits.
From Patti Smith
My style says, 'Look at me, don't look at me.'
I would rather write or record something great and have it overlooked than do mediocre work and have it be popular.
If I've learned one thing in life, it's not to be so judgmental of other people.
My sunglasses are like my guitar.
Everyone thinks of God as a man - you can't help it - Santa Claus was a man, therefore God has to be a man.
The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication.
We tried not to age, but time had its rage.
Since I was a child, I hated having to deal with my hair. I hated having to change my clothes. As a kid, I had a sailor shirt and the same old corduroy pants, and that's what I wanted to wear everyday.
As I grew up, one of my strongest allies has been my sister.
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