“I was born in 1946, so I was born on the tail end of when everything was deemed important. You made things to last. If you came from a poor family, there was only one can opener.”

American poet and musician, 1970s–present A defining figure of punk and avant-garde art, she blends poetry and rock in her work, known for albums like *Horses* and performances that merge raw lyricism with visual spectacle. Her writing—both in verse and prose—often explores themes of love, rebellion, and the sacred in everyday life.