870 Quotes by Patti Smith

The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication.

It's a tradition that has withstood the test of time. The women seem to look forward to being honored each and every year.

I know from an early age that I'm very comfortable in front of people. When I was a young girl, I'd love giving book reports.

I try not to give too much advice, really, because people have to do their things their way. I got lots of advice when I was young, and I ignored most of it - the good and the bad.

When I was younger, I felt it was my duty to wake people up. I thought poetry was asleep. I thought rock 'n' roll was asleep.

Blessedness is within us all.

No one expected me. Everything awaited me.

I could have a job as a teacher because I like talking in front of people.

It was always my belief that rock and roll belonged in the hands of the people, not rock stars.