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  • @AgentQQ8
    @AgentQQ8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    "Build a good name, do good work."
    Solid advice.

    • @pakababy3710
      @pakababy3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I applied every word she said to my line of work and let the words infiltrate into my heart. I have loved her since "Horses".

  • @V5809
    @V5809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Ironically, the most "punk rock" thing someone could do is saying "fuck you" to punk rock lmao. She really IS the godmother of punk. Iconic.

  • @esplanie5119
    @esplanie5119 9 ปีที่แล้ว +518

    She's so beautiful in every possibile way. Wonderful woman.

    • @petercallan4991
      @petercallan4991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Emilia Gondek you cannot be serious surely patti isn't she's an idiot

    • @claudiocruzat7667
      @claudiocruzat7667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She looks a bit like J.Scotti,lead guitar from Skid Row. XD

    • @esplanie5119
      @esplanie5119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      For me she's attractive. Like really. She has something special in her look

    • @VaniaJunqueira-nf2qi
      @VaniaJunqueira-nf2qi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree. She is wonderful! Great and attractive too! What's attractive means to us? Let's put our hands on our mind and that will be clear for us.

    • @decaffeinatedafrican5997
      @decaffeinatedafrican5997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      here her head she lay

  • @meganhussey972
    @meganhussey972 9 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Amazing woman; I love how the interviewer just sits and lets her speak, soaking in her wisdom with the crowd,

  • @abigailhe7729
    @abigailhe7729 8 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    I'm now going through a hard time in my life as an artist. This video really made me cry.

    • @CrayonsForLiving
      @CrayonsForLiving 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Abigail He Hang in there! Hope you're doing better now 🍀

    • @StorieGrubb
      @StorieGrubb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      don't stop Abigail. Just keep on keeping on. :)

    • @MS-sj7zx
      @MS-sj7zx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Here, here. I'm in the same boat. I hope that we can grow from this.

    • @slaughterhousecry
      @slaughterhousecry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same. Hang in there 💕

    • @bettybever1831
      @bettybever1831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Abigail...thank you for sharing...art is never easy... you know it's a double-edged sword. We have the gift, and it's also a curse. Please do your best to stay healthy...be kind, to yourself and others...hope you are still there, and if you live for art, as I do, we owe it to ourselves to survive, and live to tell...by all means, you are welcome to contact me anytime, via email, or via fb.
      Please take care.

  • @tomhamilton5261
    @tomhamilton5261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    A true poet and philosopher as well as a talented musician. Peace.

  • @KA-hm2id
    @KA-hm2id 8 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Selling out is only when you create something because it will sell. Being famous and selling out aren't the same.

    • @EphemeralProductions
      @EphemeralProductions 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      indeed

    • @asd-foot-lettuce94
      @asd-foot-lettuce94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen sister

    • @undersolo
      @undersolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only ones who do not sell out are the ones you have never heard of.

    • @zrizzle19
      @zrizzle19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@undersolo No. You can become famous without selling out

    • @rachelwarren8142
      @rachelwarren8142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u have any vinyls left to see

  • @mysticwritr
    @mysticwritr 9 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Patti Smith gives such poignant yet simple advice to the young, but I think it speaks to anyone who realizes their potential in this world as a human being. This shining star of a human poet has lived.

  • @KP-ul2ep
    @KP-ul2ep 9 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    I think this is really what I needed to hear. Sometimes I get desperate and lose focus on my goals, but it's true that you should just do it, go for it, even if you're only fan.

    • @JBBost
      @JBBost 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +Sainte Ann There'll be time to rest when we're dead so lets fucking go for it!!!!

    • @carathebaker
      @carathebaker 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +Sainte Ann These were words I needed to hear. Patti Smith has always been my idol and to hear her say "yeah, it's not easy, life's not easy but do what you love" is inspirational!

    • @tullulah5294
      @tullulah5294 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes !!!!! Yes yes ❤

  • @allisonrogers1409
    @allisonrogers1409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I want my 18 year-old daughter to see this. I wish someone would have given me similar guidance when I was "young". May have influenced me away from all the wrong turns I made.

  • @WhattheRuck
    @WhattheRuck 8 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I love her. These are the people who we need to look up to and admire. I love her spirit so much....

  • @ThatHipsterTy
    @ThatHipsterTy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    This is honestly the most inspiring video I have watched... I always come back to this video for her words of wisdom

    • @ReneCapone510
      @ReneCapone510 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too - six times. Very inspiring words. I think she is amazing.

    • @r.trenary4589
      @r.trenary4589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is my go to "having a bad day" video. It always helps me get my head on straight when I'm feeling overwhelmed

    • @peterfinn4656
      @peterfinn4656 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      to right

  • @billenglish6352
    @billenglish6352 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    True artist. The work fulfills. Patti is saintly in her loving sincerity. In a world where everyone lies, she speaks the truth. A true angel.

  • @Adipsia1
    @Adipsia1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Patti is incredibly grounded and inspiring at the same time.

  • @martindoll5204
    @martindoll5204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What makes her so beautiful to me is the fact that she is real and honest in a time were people are fake and think that we should worship them. That is why I think she is beautiful

  • @GabrielCastillo
    @GabrielCastillo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    She's so wise, I love her

  • @ValBlanc19
    @ValBlanc19 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I listen to this everyday. I'm an adult now but I was never given this advice - it was always that I had to look a certain way or do certain things to please other people in order to live a 'good' life. It's thanks to artists and writers (like Patti) who have shaped me and my world view. I was taught by them to be free and independent.

  • @mhmamun1335
    @mhmamun1335 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    She has such an inspirational speech for who wants to be creative.

  • @JonathanNelsonOfficial
    @JonathanNelsonOfficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Patti is an angel. She's brought a lot of peace to my life in a mothering sort of way.

  • @belhypotheque6417
    @belhypotheque6417 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How wise she is. Her memoir ‘just kids’ was so beautifully written. A true poet

  • @jacklowe3429
    @jacklowe3429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good advice for the young and for everyone.

  • @AlanWinterboy
    @AlanWinterboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this. Tears. Required watching for any creative.

  • @ComradeStiv
    @ComradeStiv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The very embodiment of raw unadorned honest punk attitude. No one deserves the title punk godmother more than our dearest Patti. She breaks my heart every time she speaks or performs and I love her to the moon.

  • @ChristianGLee
    @ChristianGLee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    All those tears that have been stuck in anger, fear, self-harm, doom, for a year - probably 3,4,5... all those ones came welling down in the sea of words of Patricia Lee Smith. You've saved me from moments, tonight you possibly saved me from the worst - myself. xx

    • @sara-rc2hr
      @sara-rc2hr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hope you are safe, stay here.. happiness comes around

  • @PDN11141
    @PDN11141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Patti gives the truth about life here. Life is shorter than most people imagine, A squirrel arrived in my garden this morning and gave me a big smile!

  • @PerKiller
    @PerKiller 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I never had clear goals, dreams, just a knowledge that I have a lot of power and potential but I never knew what to do with it, and at times that made me feel so low.. I am currently embracing what she is saying about just do what you want and accept that life is a package of both joy and suffering.

  • @rainyday4970
    @rainyday4970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been reading Patti's books, listening to her albums, and studying her poetry and biography lately, and my respect and admiration for her increase as I go. And she and Robert Mapplethorpe had the kind of love I wish I could find.

  • @oldsweetshop5613
    @oldsweetshop5613 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    She is amazing. So wise, so whole, so truthful. Gotta love her

  • @lindakouvaras5231
    @lindakouvaras5231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    such a positive person, and a true poet… when she spoke in Melbourne at her gig just as the GFC was happening, she was a healing balm

  • @egodust11
    @egodust11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Solid, real, uncompromising, loving,..

  • @danielamartinezmasliah9149
    @danielamartinezmasliah9149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This made me cry. Love you Patti

  • @eva.olivari
    @eva.olivari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh Patricia, you've always been my north star 🌟

  • @Cristasphoto
    @Cristasphoto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Frickin I ADORE Patti Smith!!

  • @brucegelman8113
    @brucegelman8113 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    keep your good name.Integrity is what you will remember most on your death bed.Not Fame or Money but your integrity.And have fun goddamit.Thanks Patti.

  • @renda1982
    @renda1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😭 Her vibrations are inspired ❤️

  • @christianfliegendruck625
    @christianfliegendruck625 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    'ye know, my name is Smith'. she is so fresh!

  • @sharonazar1
    @sharonazar1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    she's brilliant, humble, wise...I'm reading her book "M Train" ...it's beautiful..

    • @CyndyNeg
      @CyndyNeg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      so is her book "Just Kids"...when she first moved to NY

    • @rainyday4970
      @rainyday4970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, I'm reading that book right now!

    • @katielerchen3016
      @katielerchen3016 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sharon Azar z

    • @jasoncarpp7742
      @jasoncarpp7742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CyndyNeg I read *"Just Kids".* Awesome story!

  • @Pretermit_Sound
    @Pretermit_Sound ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much wisdom in one person. In some ways it doesn’t even seem fair (I say that with the utmost respect and admiration), but the amount of experience you have to cram into one lifetime to have a mind like her’s would probably break most of us. Thank you Patti 😊✌🏻🇺🇸

  • @GemmaFurbank
    @GemmaFurbank 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    During my Insomnia this week, I have found myself stumbling upon some wonderful (and some weird) TH-cam videos. This one last night stood out, and the content is just as relevant in today's world.
    I really love Patti Smith. 🖤
    ps; I also re-watched Patti performing Bob Dylan's 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall', at Bob's Nobel Prize ceremony. Even the best of us still get nervous. Such humility and grace..and after a restart, she nailed it beautifully. The emotion was palpable. Bob was said to have laughed and remarked that 'nobody messes up my lyrics more than I do'. Definitely something to check out if you're a Bob and/or Patti fan.

    • @gmar7836
      @gmar7836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try to get sleep Gemma. It’s important. I have difficulty sleeping also but I just discovered ZzzzQuil night sleep aid. You drink a capful

  • @jeffreykicia6534
    @jeffreykicia6534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Patti Smith since she began her career and always followed her. She is so deep and philosophy in her belief system of life experience. In my humble opinion, she rises to the tier of a near Genius. Not only is she beautiful inside, but beautiful outside of herself with no inhibitions,of which she does NOT hold back. Lastly, boy what a true Artist of real ideals that are based on concrete life.

  • @Terenceeliot
    @Terenceeliot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We are going through such a shitty time in the world right now. Listening to her words really gave me hope. She's such a remarkable being.

  • @itsmarialifestyle4355
    @itsmarialifestyle4355 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Very wise advice, to the young and old I would say, very insightful. Brilliant!

    • @Transient901
      @Transient901 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maria Chat I love Patti Smith and what she has to say. Too bad that the people who control communication technology also can control what is put on the net and also make sure things they do not want the people to hear,...... that they will not hear. or read.

    • @itsmarialifestyle4355
      @itsmarialifestyle4355 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James W. Barrett I was hoping that the Internet was that one place that people could upload information and search for information and be selective about it. People choose not to listen, that's my experience so far.

    • @Transient901
      @Transient901 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maria Chat you can't listen to something you cannot hear because it's been removed and deleted from the artificial information network. Not trying to argue your point or say its not possible. it just will not happen on a government controlled and monitored network. or maybe you just don't understand the complexity of technology and how easily it can be modified or monitored. And the internet started as a military communication system for the sole purpose of realtime information sharing world wide for the purpose of..... well you ponder why the war machine would want to be on the same page we the same time..

  • @sweetvortexofmine901
    @sweetvortexofmine901 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a sweet, warm and encouraging soul she is

  • @susanafernandes8654
    @susanafernandes8654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cried listen to this woman! Love her so much .

  • @tullulah5294
    @tullulah5294 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stay strong ! Life is sweet and love is all around ! What side of this reality are you in ? There's never been a better time to dream all possibilities! Thank uuuuu Patti smith !

  • @itsmebeccaburton
    @itsmebeccaburton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'll feel thankful for the rest of my life for this advice. Thank you Patti❤

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Patti provides encouragement to people who care about the truly important things. Her words: "People have the power to redeem the work of fools."
    It is important that messages of hope and inspiration continue to come from artists with integrity who have earned our trust and admiration.

  • @emmao.1247
    @emmao.1247 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I shed a tear of happiness

  • @thomsen59
    @thomsen59 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The wisdom of Patti Smith has inspired me since I first heard Horses. And just continues to inspire.

  • @ivyxiegang2504
    @ivyxiegang2504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    oh god she's the light. This is so inspiring and strong that made me cry. Gave me that faith to keep going.

  • @XxxXLoLSiaNXxxX
    @XxxXLoLSiaNXxxX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Amazing woman ~ insightful, humble and inspiring. .

  • @DashaAntonova548
    @DashaAntonova548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She is such a beautiful person. i really needed that right now. thank you

  • @garannamom
    @garannamom 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Patti Smith is a wise woman.

  • @transylvanianite3391
    @transylvanianite3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Frederick " hit song the most memorable song Pattie sang it so well, beautiful woman and beautiful singer.

  • @151621
    @151621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good God, i love this woman, she is essence in all aspects not just an image, this kind of woman is what this world we live in needs urgently . With a thousand of Patti Smith we would be happier.

  • @Spiralreiki
    @Spiralreiki 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is great advice for anyone. Thanks Patti!

  • @vincentmaldon7707
    @vincentmaldon7707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great interviewer - doesn't interrupt her with lots of questions.

    • @ThePwaro
      @ThePwaro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I wish there were moments like that on "regular" TV all over the world. Instead people are forced to half-ass their ideas out, no room for nuances, for real talk, for thinking out loud and giving time to let it sink in. That's one of the reasons we have so much hate, so much frustration and so many simplistic ideas flying around I think. There are many more wise "public figures" out there I'm sure, it's just very very hard to find them.

  • @robertoposa1120
    @robertoposa1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic personality

  • @Longtack55
    @Longtack55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She and Laurie Anderson are here to inspire us.

  • @hidilley
    @hidilley 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful message from a beautiful person.

  • @mykylc
    @mykylc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to love her in the 70's and i love her now. Always spoke from the heart.

  • @MickStJohn
    @MickStJohn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She has been blessed and she is not afraid to share her blessings with us.

  • @Sandy-zr5hs
    @Sandy-zr5hs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could listen to this over and over and over......🌈♥️

  • @TheClipperchip
    @TheClipperchip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She’s amazing ❤️

  • @PlaceForAnEcho
    @PlaceForAnEcho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    During quarantine I finally listened to her narrate her book Just Kids and she’s very intelligent. Kind person. It’s just crazy how many iconic people she’s had in her life.

  • @no5993
    @no5993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I needed this. I haven't figured out why yet, but I listen to this daily. It makes me feel better about life. Not sure why. Patti really is the godmother of punk rock and literature

  • @livingintorontorealestate
    @livingintorontorealestate 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always LOVED Patti Smith .. ever since I heard the Horses album way back in the day! .. But, lately, I've been kind of rediscovering her for myself. Now I'm looking forward to reading her memoir books. .. and wow, this video, what she says here .. she basically says it all doesn't she. .. Such a pure, honest, beautiful spirit. I love her.

  • @AlOne-xg6dv
    @AlOne-xg6dv หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice philosophy agent Smith. The Matrix is also a way to give the power back to the people. I appreciate you and your music. Thank you.
    The Young will benefit from your wisdom. 🙏

  • @rosemarieussing
    @rosemarieussing ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this talk from her. I love her. She really helps me as a struggling artist too.

  • @ReineRossiter
    @ReineRossiter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favorite interviews. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @maraxrina
    @maraxrina 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love u patti!!!! thx u so much for being such an inspiration, absolutely no one like her

  • @shadowFlame208
    @shadowFlame208 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such powerful words. I love her so much

  • @janaradovic3007
    @janaradovic3007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm reading her book these days, the M Train, in which she's representing herself as she is, as a wonderful human being, showing her everyday life, with all the joys and struggles, ups and downs. She is true to the public as she is to herself, in this speech and in written word as well. A person to look up to 🙏🏻

  • @melanieinthecity
    @melanieinthecity 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She is so wonderful.

  • @lavendergilly5843
    @lavendergilly5843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live to hear her speak

  • @pannamal5182
    @pannamal5182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She might not want to hear this, but, GOD BLESS YOU!

  • @steverok67
    @steverok67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is a great interview and speaker.

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always come back to this video for her words of wisdom! It's so inspiring! 💙💚💛

  • @BretHelmsLifeOnThisPlanetBlog
    @BretHelmsLifeOnThisPlanetBlog 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful words of wisdom.

  • @helenelemaire-uu4vh
    @helenelemaire-uu4vh ปีที่แล้ว

    Une expérience de vie et beaucoup d’accessibilité, elle est humaine ! 😊

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just lovr her...I'was a kid of the 70's and I am constantly awed by Patti Dmith!

    • @clvrswine
      @clvrswine 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patti Dmith!

  • @ReneCapone510
    @ReneCapone510 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Incredibly beautiful words

  • @giuliana2610
    @giuliana2610 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    wise and true words

  • @wandydustsprout
    @wandydustsprout 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's a soothing balm to my ears to hear someone speak with such wisdom and sense in a world where multitudes of untruth, misinformation and dimensionless and hackneyed judgement howls in the wilderness, thank you patti for being so true and real.

  • @adrienne0004
    @adrienne0004 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's spot on & we, the people, DO have the power so I say we take back our world. I think we slowly are & it's scaring the hell out of the powers that be.. Doesn't that just make you smile & have hope for our children & grandchildren? A truly inspirational message.

  • @EVOLr
    @EVOLr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this woman.

  • @ianpearson8976
    @ianpearson8976 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what a captivating voice.

  • @zekesmith4274
    @zekesmith4274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "We are living in a time like no other in history...We can bring down these people and these governments that think they rule everything..." Thank you Patty. That is the truest and most important thing we need to hear and understand and act on.

  • @audreyoreilly4055
    @audreyoreilly4055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Patti. I just had a big work set back and I needed this.

  • @diannelandy2861
    @diannelandy2861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Patti Smith. Lucky to have her accompany me thru my youth. Yeah! Turn it up.

  • @mykameakulpa
    @mykameakulpa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish I was in that audience!

  • @makiiplaygame
    @makiiplaygame 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    she's so gorgeous when she was young. damn love your songs

  • @agustinaolivo9998
    @agustinaolivo9998 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ay te amo patti smith este video llegó en el momento en el que necesitaba escucharlo

  • @TRASHP0P
    @TRASHP0P 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Patti Smith because she really embodies how to live in the world as an artist and human being.

  • @gingerbee6719
    @gingerbee6719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow she is so wise & insightful.... Love it.🦋💜

  • @anant8884
    @anant8884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Patti Smith.

  • @jacklu1190
    @jacklu1190 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I listen to this once a month! And I don't even know her music. (Please don't come after me real fans of hers)

    • @caspar4270
      @caspar4270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you read Just Kids? Do it!

    • @caseyallred4700
      @caseyallred4700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not coming after you. I think that's great you can get inspiration from her when you don't know her music. However why not just try a song? Lol

  • @TheLisergicQueen
    @TheLisergicQueen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an inspirational speech! It almost made me cry...there's still hopes, after all!! Thank you patti ♡

  • @iamhereblossom1588
    @iamhereblossom1588 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how she mentioned we can all unite with the use of the internet. Exactly! It can happen. People need to believe in themselves.

  • @marianmargulies2151
    @marianmargulies2151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this, really good advice about what really matters, always follow your heart and your gut and do the things you love and surround yourself with all things and people, beautiful