I just do my work, and I work every day, and my ambition is just to do something better than I last did.
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I didn't begin my life in 1975 with 'Horses.' I recorded 'Horses' in 1975, but was drawing in Paris in 1969.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patti Smith emphasizes that her artistic journey began before her famous work, highlighting the importance of foundational experiences.
In this quote, Patti Smith reflects on her creative process, indicating that her artistic development and inspiration began well before her famous album 'Horses.' By referencing her time drawing in Paris in 1969, she underscores that significant influences and experiences shape an artist's work, regardless of when they receive recognition.
Themes
ArtCreativityJourneyInfluenceDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
During an art class, to inspire students about the importance of their early influences, one could say, 'Remember, like Patti Smith, your experience shapes your art, no matter when you gain recognition.'
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For everything bad, there's a million really exciting things, whether it's someone puts out a really great book, there's a new movie, there's a new detective, the sky is unbelievably golden, or you have the best cup of coffee you ever had in your life.
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I've always felt outside of things; I've always felt different.
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No matter what anybody thinks about any of them, every record I've done has been done with the same amount of care, anguish, pain, suffering, and joy.
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