50 Quotes by Joan Armatrading

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything in a very specific, disciplined way. I am very disciplined, but this demanded a totally different kind of discipline. A real challenge.

I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.

Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like.

All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and the crew are all together.

Whichever age you are, that’s the best age. I’m a very “now” person.

You don’t have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. I’d like more people to know that it’s there. Women’s achievements still aren’t recognised enough in many areas.

Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that’s what I really like.