Devotion (Why I Write)

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By turns allegorical, metaphysical, fictional and factual, Devotion shows rather than tells what it means to give a life to writing. A master of poetic innovation, Smith takes her style to the next level in this slim volume."--Katherine Cooper, Hyperallergic

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Smith, Patti (October 17, 1997). "A conversation with singer Patti Smith". Charlie Rose (Interview: Video). New York: WNET. Archived from the original on January 21, 2011 . Retrieved January 12, 2011. Pope Francis invites Patti Smith to play at Vatican Christmas concert", Denham, Jess, The Independent, November 14, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2021. In 2014, Smith offered her opinion on the sexualization of women in music. " Pop music has always been about the mainstream and what appeals to the public. I don't feel it's my place to judge." Smith historically and presently declines to embrace feminism, saying, "I have a son and a daughter, people always talk to me about feminism and women's rights, but I have a son too—I believe in human rights." [129] Poetic singer songwriter Joustene Lorenz also cites Patti Smith as a 'powerful influence' on her life and music. [101] Activism [ edit ] Smith in 2018Lamb, Bill. "KT Tunstall – Suddenly I See". About.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009 . Retrieved March 25, 2009. If the authors are serious, this is a silly, distasteful book. If they are not, it’s a brilliant satire. In November 2010, Smith won the National Book Award for her memoir Just Kids. [8] The book fulfilled a promise she made to her former long-time partner Robert Mapplethorpe. She is ranked 47th on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, which was published in 2010 [9] and was also a recipient of the 2011 Polar Music Prize. Costa Concordia was the set for a movie directed by Jean-Luc Godard". To Be A Travel Agent. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018 . Retrieved February 4, 2012. Bigelow, Catherine (January 21, 2019). "Patti Smith and bowling party highlight Fog Design + Art week". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved August 29, 2022.

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Sisario, Ben (February 24, 2010). "Concert Still Shines a Light on Tibetan Culture". The New York Times . Retrieved April 1, 2019. A triptych of compact, heartfelt essays on discovery, solitude and writing.”—Darragh McManus, Irish Independent A work of creative brilliance may seem like magic-its source a mystery, its impact unexpectedly stirring. How does an artist accomplish such an achievement, connecting deeply with an audience never met? In this groundbreaking book, one of our culture's beloved artists offers a detailed account of her own creative process, inspirations, and unexpected connections.Goddard, Simon (May 1, 2006). The Smiths: Songs That Saved Your Life (3rded.). Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 1-905287-14-3 . Retrieved April 8, 2014.