What’s remarkable about her for a punk rocker who’s produced such profound literary works is how she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She radiates the joy & humor of an 80s hair band & the humble self-possession of authenticity, and the perfect imperfection of a saint. Can’t think of another figure that packs so many contradictory virtues in such a little package. A national treasure, she is.
I have learned from Patti to not be self-conscious and not to let ANYONE intimidate me. Do not roll over in bed with mortification or embarassment. She tells us to be brave and to trust our instincts. She truly is divine and she makes our lives more meaningful. She is life-affirming.
What an incredible woman she is. I’ve missed a lot of her music and art and recently came across “Frederick” again and jumped in with both feet. She’s a beautiful, beautiful woman inside and out with an insight and intelligence that is rare. She knocks me out with her lyrics, I’m thrilled I rediscovered this diamond. Thank you Patti.
She has always looked like that. She was the first American woman I ever saw to not shave her armpits and show it on an album cover but that is just who she is. Right brain people aren't as superficial and worried about appearances. I used to worry a lot more about things like that than I do now. As we get older and lose everyone we love as she has lost many people, it causes a person to become more real.
"Believe me, it's a tribute to you that I don't want to take over your gig." such beautiful candid spunk, along with humility and grace. one of my idols.
+Jason Carpp she was great but i truly believe we have the new patti and her name is florence welch . people will slag me off for saying this (maybe you too) but i like to think i know my music and fuck it yeah there you go
I think at her core and heart of hearts she's not a singer but an artist, and not just an artist but an overall creator. I a.m. like that so I can relate.
Jason Carpp she's an artist, peopel forget that artists (just via the nature of art) are risky (if they're GOOD artists) and challenge themselves and society a bit with their work.
Her intelligence is so real and useful and about helping the good to rise up in the world-she believes in people I thank the universe for her having a voice that gets heard by so many because her message is love
I love her personality, outlook on life and devotion to her family, musical performances,spoken word performances and her photographs. I can see why she was and is so well-liked by those "famous people" who hung out with her.
+Toni Francis Agree 100% A true artist in every sense of the word and a wonderful, intelligent, fascinating, person. If ever I had the chance to hang out with any famous person for a day, I would choose Patti.
I feel bad for anyone who isn't inspired by her. Her life's trajectory is testimony to her innate work ethic. Creating, and seeking information and what she draws from it and applies it is fascinating to me. She's a great teacher. Xoxo Patti
2 things: 1. Patti Smith is amazing. I would have loved to just sit and have a conversation with her at any point in her life 2. Strombo made me feel like I just vicariously managed #1. Thank you.
1 of the most genuine people of "MY GENERATION " - she's the high punk priestess poet - a true iconoclast & autodidact ; a unique soul. I was thankfully fortunate to see her & her band (in later yrs.) at a small DTLA venue circa '08-'09. Blew us away with pure rock energy & her writing, music; what an incredible performance. No nostalgic, 'remember us' act - fresh, energetic, new; she could've been in her 20s-30s still w/ the hunger & fire of something to prove ; like The Who or Neil Young No oldies novelty act at all! I'm so grateful I got to see her live - she had a fantastic poetry reading segment too !! I really didn't get fully hip to her till I was a little older - knew who she was in the '70s, but didn't immerse til the later '80s & '90s ; I was kinda like that with Dylan & Leonard Cohen too....saw em all Live at least once or more !!
#pattismith is a true artist and has lived her life as such. She speaks with clarity and from her core. Authentic would be a great description of Patti. This was a fantastic interview!
this makes me so happy. I love Patti. She is so real, so authentic, intelligent, brilliant and warm. I adore and respect her so much. Love this interview... Thank you dear Patti, long may you live and continue to share your brilliance.
This is one of the best interviews i've seen. He's kind and truly interested on what she has to say. He could have asked about how she feels about creating and being an artist today. They talked a little about yes, i just wish people could be a little more interested in the person she is today as well, not just the huge 70's icon. Anyway, Patti is an angel. Such a loving person and he did a great job.
Patti Smith has always been my kind of woman. She is true to herself. She is a strong person that and I admire her for being so truthful about people,war and our planet.
I love Patti Smith! She says what she means and I admire her not only for all her talents but for the way she is. She is herself,with her own look. I am not girlie myself but I am down to earth like her. I always want to do a good job.
Great interview! Patti is a true artist in every sense of the word and a beautiful person. The world is a better place because of her. She is an imense talent!
I saw you today, in Helsinki. And as I was walking home I found myself talking to you, telling you how I feel you "with me" - a strong presence when I listen to your music whilst painting my paintings. I just love you.
wow a really intelligent well informed interviewer who asks fascinating questions-interesting what Patti had to say about younger generations-i certainly don't think mine found a unifying principle-this one unifies around fiddling with mobile phones-I think you could say we are never unified-unification can only be via payment of £- but a frigging unique and culturally significant rock band might be the best thing-one that shoots an energy up your spine
There are few contemporary artists - male or female - that are as articulate and intelligent as Patti Smith. She does tend sometimes to go on and on but she is a real gem. Her writing and music are for people who like to think about art and what is means. Great interview.
A true artist, a generous soul, a great human being, and I cannot believe that some people below are focusing on her hair or her teeth. Grow. Up. Watch her in performance and then come back and kneel.
Amazing interview. Thank you so much for posting these extended interviews. Patti Smith has been a heroine of mine since I was in my early, early teens and this is just an amazing interview. Thank you.
Wow George had Patti Smith blushing!!! In my view this is was an amazing interviewer and guest interaction. They both Rock!! Well Done very inspirational. Thanks
How people appear in the media and how they actually are in real life are often competely opposite from each other. Patti knows how to work the room. She always has.
I wil always remember that seeing PS at the Roundhouse CamdenLondon 76 .The Stranglers we’re top of bill but PS and her band were amazing that night the Stranglers were poor that night.
I know I’m late to the game on this, but I only have two album covers on the back wall of my bar, one is “Easter” the other is “horses” two of the best albums ever made.
I love to replay the interview with Patti Smith on the now-ancient Tomorrow Show (with Tom Snyder in 1978). She was so young, so beautifully awkward and unassuming. A fresh face with a lot of ideas and a bit of shyness. I also like to watch the time she was on Charlie Rose's program (1997, I think). In that one she came across as a profoundly thoughtful person, assessing life after the deaths of her husband and her dear friend playwright Sam Shepard.
"I always pulled from Johnny (Carson)...Not to be intimidated, not to fall apart or ya' know feel like a lesser being...they think they're so cool. Step back & lay something on them & be cooler..." Ms Smith was & still is such a pioneer.
What’s remarkable about her for a punk rocker who’s produced such profound literary works is how she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She radiates the joy & humor of an 80s hair band & the humble self-possession of authenticity, and the perfect imperfection of a saint. Can’t think of another figure that packs so many contradictory virtues in such a little package. A national treasure, she is.
And I imagine she's a kind person.
I have learned from Patti to not be self-conscious and not to let ANYONE intimidate me. Do not roll over in bed with mortification or embarassment. She tells us to be brave and to trust our instincts. She truly is divine and she makes our lives more meaningful. She is life-affirming.
Beautifully said
She's a ray of light full of brilliance .... wow!!!!!!!!
She is so cool it hurts
9:10 is so cute
rachelbrien 21:00 ILY
What an incredible woman she is. I’ve missed a lot of her music and art and recently came across “Frederick” again and jumped in with both feet. She’s a beautiful, beautiful woman inside and out with an insight and intelligence that is rare. She knocks me out with her lyrics, I’m thrilled I rediscovered this diamond. Thank you Patti.
When you can make Patti Smith giggle like a school girl.. you rock
Absolutely love her. She speaks with clarity and with passion; a true artist and a rock ICON!
why do people judge on looks, a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart and soul
She has always looked like that. She was the first American woman I ever saw to not shave her armpits and show it on an album cover but that is just who she is. Right brain people aren't as superficial and worried about appearances. I used to worry a lot more about things like that than I do now. As we get older and lose everyone we love as she has lost many people, it causes a person to become more real.
Buzzmoogy Siouxsie Sioux did it too. Both legends
She was 66 when this was filmed, still strong and gonna keep touring at 73, setting a great example for the rest of us. 🔥💚🔥💜🔥
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Patti is a true hero . She is tolerant , constantly learning and a real example to us all .
She’s a sweetheart. Thoughtful and honest. Totally generous with her own history. Lovely woman.
she is a gem...I hope all can appreciate her while we have her...
Patti Smith is one of the true artists left in the world. Some of the comments below are so ignorant and irrelevant to the subject.
"Believe me, it's a tribute to you that I don't want to take over your gig." such beautiful candid spunk, along with humility and grace. one of my idols.
Amber Tucker Me, too. I just love Patti.
Passionate, creative, funny and true to herself. Awesome woman.
Such a respectful interview of an amazing woman, artist, writer, poet. Thanks George.
Patti is amazing, brilliant, and beautiful in every way.
Indeed dear man!
I love Patti Smith. She's not only a great singer and songwriter, but she's also an artist.
+Jason Carpp she was great but i truly believe we have the new patti and her name is florence welch . people will slag me off for saying this (maybe you too) but i like to think i know my music and fuck it yeah there you go
+youandwhosearmy? I agree. I've never heard of Florence Welch.
+Jason Carpp she's good, very good
I think at her core and heart of hearts she's not a singer but an artist, and not just an artist but an overall creator. I a.m. like that so I can relate.
Jason Carpp
she's an artist, peopel forget that artists (just via the nature of art) are risky (if they're GOOD artists) and challenge themselves and society a bit with their work.
Thank you for being different Miss Smith.
❤
I simply adore this women. I read her book, have her albums. I love her kindness and compassion and intelligence. She is the real deal
Patti , I found you in 1978 , then lost you until the 1990's and now I found you again just when I needed you most
She is gorgeous... The truly ugly people make ugly comments here.
She is an amazing human being. I love her!
Her intelligence is so real and useful and about helping the good to rise up in the world-she believes in people I thank the universe for her having a voice that gets heard by so many because her message is love
I love her personality, outlook on life and devotion to her family, musical performances,spoken word performances and her photographs. I can see why she was and is so well-liked by those "famous people" who hung out with her.
+Toni Francis Agree 100% A true artist in every sense of the word and a wonderful, intelligent, fascinating, person. If ever I had the chance to hang out with any famous person for a day, I would choose Patti.
lalala6751 I’ve always said the same. I’d love to hang out w/ Patti Smith.
I feel bad for anyone who isn't inspired by her. Her life's trajectory is testimony to her innate work ethic. Creating, and seeking information and what she draws from it and applies it is fascinating to me. She's a great teacher. Xoxo Patti
2 things:
1. Patti Smith is amazing. I would have loved to just sit and have a conversation with her at any point in her life
2. Strombo made me feel like I just vicariously managed #1. Thank you.
1 of the most genuine people of "MY GENERATION " - she's the high punk priestess poet - a true iconoclast & autodidact ; a unique soul.
I was thankfully fortunate to see her & her band (in later yrs.) at a small DTLA
venue circa '08-'09. Blew us away with pure rock energy & her writing, music; what an incredible performance. No nostalgic, 'remember us' act - fresh, energetic, new; she could've been in her 20s-30s still w/ the hunger & fire of something to prove ; like The Who or Neil Young
No oldies novelty act at all! I'm so grateful I got to see her live - she had a fantastic poetry reading segment too !! I really didn't get fully hip to her till I was a little older - knew who she was in the '70s, but didn't immerse til
the later '80s & '90s ; I was kinda like that with Dylan & Leonard Cohen too....saw em all Live at least once or more !!
#pattismith is a true artist and has lived her life as such. She speaks with clarity and from her core. Authentic would be a great description of Patti. This was a fantastic interview!
Good evening dear Patti! Have a nice day:))
SO well said. Great comment!
Yeah but how is she in the RnR H.O.F. (along with ABBA and Run-DMC) and a true RnRoller like Ted Nugent isn't?? (NRA?)
this makes me so happy. I love Patti. She is so real, so authentic, intelligent, brilliant and warm. I adore and respect her so much. Love this interview... Thank you dear Patti, long may you live and continue to share your brilliance.
A sincere, insightful artist. So rare.
She is Unique. We cherish her with so much tenderness.
Patti is an amazing person. Love the opportunity to hear her share her life. Thank you
One of the most influential musicians of modern times, the Mother of punk music and a first-class live act!
Great interview as always with you Mr.Strombo. Thank you very much. And thank you Miss Smith for being so generous.
Just saw her last week. This woman is simply beautiful.
This is one of the best interviews i've seen. He's kind and truly interested on what she has to say. He could have asked about how she feels about creating and being an artist today. They talked a little about yes, i just wish people could be a little more interested in the person she is today as well, not just the huge 70's icon. Anyway, Patti is an angel. Such a loving person and he did a great job.
I love Patti Smith! Very talented lady!
Amazing human being.
I love her. I have pictures I took of her in a concert in Philly @1978. So precious.
I thank God, for Patti Smith!
Patti Smith has always been my kind of woman. She is true to herself. She is a strong person that and I admire her for being so truthful about people,war and our planet.
I love Patti Smith! She says what she means and I admire her not only for all her talents but for the way she is. She is herself,with her own look. I am not girlie myself but I am down to earth like her. I always want to do a good job.
And one fugly beyatch!!! Dam. Brush those sweater's.
she's great, I agree!
You are definitely one of the best interviewers out here.
She's so beautiful in every possible way
I just love her. Please read JUST KIDS. A wonderful book. I never wanted it to end.
Superior to 'M Train', BTW.
Ditto!
Love her so very much.
Also, a great interview.
i don't think a more adorable eloquent being has ever graced the earth
Great interview! Patti is a true artist in every sense of the word and a beautiful person. The world is a better place because of her. She is an imense talent!
I just love her, she's so inspiring. Bet she's really nice in person, too.
Patti is riveting and enthralling. 🙏🏽
Loved the interview. He has such genuine admiration for her, and she was so relaxed. What an inspiration Patti is.
She's just a real delight.. bless you Patti Smith
Indeed! what a spectacular interview!
I saw you today, in Helsinki. And as I was walking home I found myself talking to you, telling you how I feel you "with me" - a strong presence when I listen to your music whilst painting my paintings. I just love you.
Deep water, clear and clean! What a beautiful soul!
she's an inspiration
Wonderful Woman. Integrity to the core!
Going to see her at the Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia). Looking forward to the show.
A very impressive and thoughtful lady.
Patti Smith a true gem.
wow a really intelligent well informed interviewer who asks fascinating questions-interesting what Patti had to say about younger generations-i certainly don't think mine found a unifying principle-this one unifies around fiddling with mobile phones-I think you could say we are never unified-unification can only be via payment of £-
but a frigging unique and culturally significant rock band might be the best thing-one that shoots an energy up your spine
I am in such awww of this women...Watching this video I wish i could sit and chat with her #PattiSmith
There are few contemporary artists - male or female - that are as articulate and intelligent as Patti Smith. She does tend sometimes to go on and on but she is a real gem. Her writing and music are for people who like to think about art and what is means. Great interview.
Great interview. Well done, George!
A true artist, a generous soul, a great human being, and I cannot believe that some people below are focusing on her hair or her teeth. Grow. Up. Watch her in performance and then come back and kneel.
teva Yes!! Thank you, teva.
Patti!! One of the elite I love this lady!! She just have a blessed spirit.
Amazing interview. Thank you so much for posting these extended interviews. Patti Smith has been a heroine of mine since I was in my early, early teens and this is just an amazing interview. Thank you.
Wow George had Patti Smith blushing!!! In my view this is was an amazing interviewer and guest interaction. They both Rock!! Well Done very inspirational. Thanks
so real. beautiful.
She is a very great person and SHE really has a creative brain!!
What makes you say that?
Bebinaify- the problem here is that this is not "she"- clearly this is "he". And you should not be deceived.
Awesome woman!
This is George at his best, I swear. I just love this interview.
patti is pure wisdom. she makes life more beautiful
I had the pleasure of seeing her at the Herodeion in Athens 6/22/13. Still is an awesome performer and inspiration.
i love Patti Smith,what a great n beautiful artist.
very clever and talented woman/artist.
OH MY GOD- that is so sweet that Patti is his gal! MADE MY DAY! PATTIIIIIIIIiiii!!!!!!
She is beautiful to even listen too in an interview.
Great interview, I love how deferential and respectful he is, even with the cheeky comment: "I tell my friends that Patti Smith is my girlfriend".
How people appear in the media and how they actually are in real life are often competely opposite from each other. Patti knows how to work the room. She always has.
This is really a fascinating interview.
It is!
She's the sun shining through the window...
A beautiful description...
Pure. Love.
Patti doesn't need to be defended against ignorance. She stands on her own two feet quite well.
I wil always remember that seeing PS at the Roundhouse CamdenLondon 76 .The Stranglers we’re top of bill but PS and her band were amazing that night the Stranglers were poor that night.
I know I’m late to the game on this, but I only have two album covers on the back wall of my bar, one is “Easter” the other is “horses” two of the best albums ever made.
great interview!
To be a fly on her wall❤
Man, She is cool as shit.
I love Patti.....
if you're criticizing someone like patti smith's looks, that tells a lot about you
I too was blown away by that SNL performance.
I saw Patti last night here in Chicago. My second best concert ever, it was amazing.
Excellent interview(s)
I love You. You are one the people I never felt alone. You are so beautiful.
absolutely honest to her cause
I love to replay the interview with Patti Smith on the now-ancient Tomorrow Show (with Tom Snyder in 1978). She was so young, so beautifully awkward and unassuming. A fresh face with a lot of ideas and a bit of shyness. I also like to watch the time she was on Charlie Rose's program (1997, I think). In that one she came across as a profoundly thoughtful person, assessing life after the deaths of her husband and her dear friend playwright Sam Shepard.
What a beautiful and talented human being.
Inspiring. She is magnificent.
"I always pulled from Johnny (Carson)...Not to be intimidated, not to fall apart or ya' know feel like a lesser being...they think they're so cool. Step back & lay something on them & be cooler..." Ms Smith was & still is such a pioneer.
Thanks for sharing!
Her giggle is super cute. 😊
Love ,,,I am always with you ,,,,,
amazing woman
i so wish i could have heard about her the exhibition of her photographic work and been able to to go to see it!