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"I read and feel that same compulsion; the desire to possess what he has written, which can only be subdued by writing something myself."

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About Patti Smith

American singer, songwriter, poet, and visual artist who emerged from New York"s punk scene in the 1970s. Her work has influenced rock, punk, and alternative music across generations.

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