“The follow your dreams thing is really important because so many people are railroaded into taking other paths by their family, their friends, people who should be supportive going, 'What are you talking about?' Even just seemingly regular career paths, but if it's not what people expect for you they kind of react funny.”

American singer, songwriter, guitarist, businesswoman, and actress

Joan Jett is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, businesswoman, and actress. She is widely associated with punk and rock music, and has been called the “Godmother of Punk” and the “Queen of Rock and Roll.” Known as a rock icon, Jett has had an influential place in popular music for decades. Her work spans performing, writing songs, and playing guitar, and her public image has long been tied to the sound and attitude of rock and punk.