

Episode 1167 - Patti Smith
5 snips Oct 19, 2020
Patti Smith, iconic artist and poet, talks about living at the Hotel Chelsea, her relationships with William Borroughs, Sam Shepard, Allen Ginsberg, and Bob Dylan. She recalls her most mortifying live performance moment and discusses her fascination with hero worship and the influence of poetry in her artistic career.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reflections on Hero Worship and the Beatnik Legacy
02:56 • 9min
A Conversation About Cats, Childhood Illnesses, and Resilience
11:45 • 3min
Psychic Nausea and Surviving Alone
14:24 • 12min
The Influence of 'You're the Monkey' and the Concept of Guides
26:44 • 16min
A Chance Meeting and Lifelong Friendship with Alan Ginsburg
43:14 • 4min
The Influence of Poetry
47:24 • 16min
Meeting Lenny and the Opportunity to Join a Band
01:03:36 • 2min
Convergence of St. Mark's Project and Punk Rock Scenes
01:05:30 • 21min
Appreciating Insignificant Things
01:26:28 • 6min