Patti Smith

with Patti Smith
in Music, Books
on Thursday, January 13, 2011 * * * * *

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Singer-songwriter and author Patti Smith discusses her memoir 'Just Kids' about her life with artist Robert Mapplethorpe

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    1. GrangeGorman  02/05/2011 05:16 PM Report

      Great interview! Patti Smith is a prophetess, as well as a genuine human being. I was moved by Just Friends and have enjoyed her music for years. We need more oracular poets in music. In my opinion, the only artistes who approach Patti are these two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP5ggZRsNh8. Rock on, Ms. Smith.

    2. fontal  01/24/2011 07:45 PM Report

      Thanks Charlie for introducing me to Patti Smith. Her book, Just Friends, is a beautiful story of trust and love and much more. I didn't want it to end and when the story was over I turned back to page one and started to read it again. I felt her humanity on every page.

    3. duhwhite  01/18/2011 12:36 AM Report

      My partner and I have hit a bit of a rough spot. When talking about her relationship with R. Maplethorpe Ms. Smith commented that "we have to hurt each other in order to grow." I was not looking for lovelorn advice but lets just say Mr. Rose's show has yet again opened a door, allowed me to think another way about a topic, to break free of some constraints. And it was good to hear Patti talk about Jimi.

    4. glee  01/16/2011 09:46 PM Report

      I love this woman. I wish I knew her. What a wonderful interview, and then she sang! Thank you, Charlie Rose!

    5. sillsgirl  01/15/2011 10:15 AM Report

      The real gem in Patti's book is at the end- Her poetry! Charlie, I was ecstatic to turn you on and see her smiling across from you. I hope it totally confused people...It goes to show that it's our loss when we judge a book by it's cover.

    6. Leila  01/14/2011 07:37 PM Report

      I so enjoyed this conversation. What a beautiful Lady....

      so gentle and humble. thank you.

    7. robdverity  01/14/2011 05:32 PM Report

      Conflicted. Plain but beautiful. There was too much to her to fully grasp. A kind of gravitas that somehow exposed my own inadequacies. Can't pin or pen why. Scary.

      Epitomized "Beauty is only skin deep."

      Kudos to Charlie for seeing something as well. Maybe the Charlie fawners are right after all. Quite a woman.

    8. REMant  01/14/2011 01:29 PM Report

      I regret to say that I don't know Ms Smith from Adam Ant, but the observation that we miss those who knew us is insightful.