“We didn't have the phrase 'style icon' when I was young, but I have to say, I really copied Bob Dylan when I was younger: a little bit of Bob Dylan or a lot of Bob Dylan and the French symbolist poets - I liked how they dressed - and Catholic school boys.”

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About Patti Smith

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.

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