The speaker discusses the profound impact of art on their life, emphasizing the concept of having a creative calling and feeling a deep sense of intrinsic purpose in pursuing art. They express that art has been a refuge during times of illness and despair, providing them with a sense of worth and offering something meaningful to others and the future. The speaker believes that a creative calling could come from various sources such as God, nature, or a vast energy pool and feels a deep connection with everything in their work. They acknowledge the sacrifices and self-centeredness involved in being an artist, describing it as a vocation that demands significant dedication and commitment. Another speaker shares a similar experience, feeling an innate calling to be a stand-up comic with no other option in mind, viewing it as a strange but profound commitment with a spiritual or divine aspect. They express a sense of surrender to their calling, acknowledging the challenges but also relying on it to get through tough times.
Patti Smith has been at the vanguard of art, poetry, rock and roll, and other forms of self-expression since the 1960s. But this talk with Marc happens to be her very first one-on-one conversation done over Zoom. They talk about Patti's days living at the Hotel Chelsea, carrying on the legacy of the Beat Generation, and forming life-changing relationships with William Borroughs, Sam Shepard, Allen Ginsberg, and Bob Dylan, among others. Patti also recalls the most mortifying live performance moment of her career, which happened for all the world to see.
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