Monday’s Muse: Patti Smith

“Build a good name. Keep your name clean. Don’t make compromises, don’t worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned about doing good work. Protect your work and if you build a good name, eventually that name will be it’s own currency. Life is like a roller coaster ride, it is […]

patti smith photigraphed by Sam Wagstaff

Build a good name. Keep your name clean. Don’t make compromises, don’t worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned about doing good work. Protect your work and if you build a good name, eventually that name will be it’s own currency. Life is like a roller coaster ride, it is never going to be perfect. It is going to have perfect moments and rough spots, but it’s all worth it!

– Patti Smith

Electric, poetic and real. It goes without saying, really, that Patti Smith is someone to look up to, to take advice from and listen to. With an uncompromising spirit she has created lyrics that evoke transformation, resonating with the times in which they were created. I admire the way in which she uses her influence to inspire change, from within and en masse, and writes her songs as a direct response to situations that she feels needs attention or care.

If you haven’t already watched this, do so. x