” An artist is somebody who enters into competition with God. “
” An artist may have burdens the ordinary citizen doesn’t know, but the ordinary citizen has burdens that many artists never even touch. “
” Artists are traditionally resistant to labels. “
” Besides me wanting to be an artist, I wanted to be a movie star. “
” Let’s just say that I think any person who aspires, presumes, or feels the calling to be an artist has a built-in sense of duty. “
” No, my work does not reflect my sexual preferences, it reflects the fact that I feel total freedom as an artist. “
All 6 Patti Smith Quotes about Artist in picture




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