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About Patti Smith
American singer, songwriter, poet, and author
Patti Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and author. Her career took shape in New York City in the 1970s, and her 1975 debut album, Horses, made her a notable figure in punk rock. She has also been called the Queen of Punk and the Godmother of Punk. Smith is known for bringing rock and poetry together in her work. Her best-known song is "Because the Night", which she co-wrote with Bruce Springsteen. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart in 1978.
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- “As I grew up, one of my strongest allies has been my sister.”Patti Smith
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Reflections: more sayings
- “The hardest thing about having three kids is trying to find a balance, because there's always the odd man out…”Patrick Dempsey
- “I'm not going all the way; I'm going to be the best fighter that's ever fought in MMA. That's what I truly be…”Darren Till
- “I'm always having ideas. I'd like to continue being able to realise the ideas I have.”Jamie Hewlett
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Books by Patti Smith
Just Kids
2006
The long road
2005
M train
2015
Devotion
2017