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She is saying that because her children lost their father when they were still young, they make a conscious effort to keep his memory part of their everyday lives. The quote frames remembrance as something repeated and intentional, not occasional.
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Originally said in English.
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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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Books by Patti Smith
Just Kids
2006
The long road
2005
M train
2015
Devotion
2017