Patti Smith Interview: I Will Always Live Like Peter Pan

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2013
  • 70 intense minutes with Patti Smith from the Louisiana Literature festival in Denmark 2012. "I thought we didn't have to grow up. I was heart broken to find out that we didn't have a choice." Patti Smith is still running wild, staying young at heart.
    "We contain multitudes" begins Smith in this interview about her many different energies and ways of expressing herself. She goes on to demonstrate this: Reading from her book 'Woolgathering' (1992), talking about spirituality and prayer and how we all have creative impulses. Patti Smith also performs 'Fire of Unknown Origin', talks about her big love Robert Mapplethorpe, about inspiration, writing and art, and reads from her book 'Just Kids' (2010). Finally Patti Smith offers advice to the young, and talks about the world today, the power of the people: "All the young people are pioneers of the new time" she says.
    Patti Smith (b.1946) is an award-winning American punk rock musician, poet and visual artist, who became a highly influential figure in the New York City punk rock scene with her debut album ‘Horses’ in 1975. Smith fuses rock and poetry in her work, and has been dubbed the ”punk poet laureate” as well as ”the godmother of punk.” In 2007 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2010 Rolling Stone magazine put her on the 47th place of their list of 100 Greatest Artists. Among her many albums are ’Horses’ (1975), ’Radio Ethiopia’ (1976), ’Easter’ (1978), ’Gone Again’ (1996) and ’Banga’ (2012). Smith is also the author of several books, including ’Woolgathering’ (1992), ’Just Kids’ (2010) - which won the National Book Award and describes her relationship to her lover and friend, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe - and ’M Train’ (2015).
    Interview by Christian Lund, at the Louisiana Literature festival, at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2012.
    Edited by: Kamilla Bruus
    Produced by: Marc-Christoph Wagner.
    Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.
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    Supported by Nordea-fonden
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  • @somerslim25
    @somerslim25 Рік тому +23

    I am 64 years old and when I hear her speak, it make feel young and eager to learn her wisdom

  • @deemorris9611
    @deemorris9611 Рік тому +21

    Some people just make you feel so damn lucky to be alive.

  • @MamaGator
    @MamaGator 10 років тому +207

    So few people could just sit there and talk to a crowd of people the way she does it. Its magical to just watch online.

    • @lalala6751
      @lalala6751 8 років тому +4

      +River Rat Agreed..."magical" is a perfect word for it!

    • @jimmyjoejeeter2366
      @jimmyjoejeeter2366 2 роки тому +5

      I read her book "Just Kids" in one day, I couldn't stop reading it! I have never done that before, because I'm a slow reader!

    • @bridgetelenalindblom9222
      @bridgetelenalindblom9222 2 роки тому +3

      I LOVE PATTI SMITH

    • @jonhinson5701
      @jonhinson5701 Рік тому +1

      @@jimmyjoejeeter2366 She has a book of photography released this month of November. Book of Days

  • @vincemarino1939
    @vincemarino1939 10 років тому +112

    She really is a very special person

  • @debrashateri8015
    @debrashateri8015 5 років тому +66

    Oh Dear God, she speaks like a wise and golden angel. If we could follow her advice, none of us would ever be "depressed" again.

  • @ratgirl13
    @ratgirl13 2 роки тому +10

    I like how’s she’s not trying to “be” anything, that she’s just herself, not concerned with how the world perceives her just like Bob Dylan-it’s what makes them great.

  • @ShoutingLivingroomActress
    @ShoutingLivingroomActress 11 місяців тому +8

    I keep coming back to this year after year. Just saw Patti Smith group live, one of best days of my life. What a beautiful soul, what a beautiful artist. Gift to us all.

  • @sharonblackwell1302
    @sharonblackwell1302 8 років тому +78

    The beautiful reading about her dog and sister was so touching...made me cry...

    • @darkmaitri
      @darkmaitri 8 років тому +3

      +Sharon Blackwell I thought so, too. She made me think about my own experiences as a child and my pets. I was disappointed that the interviewer did not pursue discussing her reading. If you look at him and his movements right after she stops reading, he is not effected at all. And so just immediately starts off on a separate subject. It was almost jarring for me!

    • @iliveinarichgirlsdream
      @iliveinarichgirlsdream 5 років тому +6

      darkmaitri to be fair it’d be a sensitive topic she said she almost teared up reading it I would want someone to keep asking me about such a topic have some decency we’re humans not robots

    • @nlinscott1548
      @nlinscott1548 Рік тому +4

      I cried too. My beloved miniature Australian Shepherd who taught me how to love passed away early in the morning on Christmas Day. We had been together for 15 years. I have been depressed since, but I have found a shelter dog a few months ago. Patti knows hurt and love. I have met her.

  • @peterjaro6804
    @peterjaro6804 2 роки тому +15

    I am in awe of this woman; this person; this very special living individual... some people just got ' it ' whatever that is, and she's got so much of this ' it '. I wish I had her vocabulary and I might be able to explain better what I feel in her presence, and I am not EVEN THERE at the festival.

  • @adamlewis4047
    @adamlewis4047 8 років тому +88

    the opening story about Bambi has me in tears

    • @iliveinarichgirlsdream
      @iliveinarichgirlsdream 5 років тому +2

      I swear I’m going soft cause that shit had me in tears too

    • @samanthamurdock3752
      @samanthamurdock3752 4 роки тому +2

      Adam Lewis me too

    • @Rippenhengst
      @Rippenhengst 2 роки тому +2

      My first dog was a beautiful girl.
      I knew her from birth, she belonged to a dear friend, who died much to young.
      We took her home without a doubt, although our landlord didn't allow any animals.
      She was an angel and even took the heart of our landlord in a minute.
      I worked as a nurse in a retirement home at this time and was allowed to bring her with me .
      Our patients loved her so much. She always knew who felt sad, and lonely or was in pain.
      She lay down by their side and comforted them.
      She died in 2012. I'll never forget her

  • @josephinedeck9821
    @josephinedeck9821 Рік тому +6

    What she said about our world in 2012 holds true today in 2022. Patti is inspiring and true to her values. I smiled, laughed & cried

  • @endeneux
    @endeneux 9 років тому +74

    The beautiful reading about her dog, touched me deep inside.

    • @jessicamoore1314
      @jessicamoore1314 5 років тому +5

      endeneux It broke my heart and was very touching. Animals are our most precious treasures in this world.

    • @jylyhughes5085
      @jylyhughes5085 4 роки тому +3

      I cried as Patti read about Bambi, the loss is unbearable ... 37 years ago my spirit dog died. She comes to be so often in dreams .... LOVE you Patti and Bambi (and Noki, my dog)

  • @georgiajoan83
    @georgiajoan83 9 років тому +124

    Anytime someone is confident and secure in their thoughts, insightful by their nature, someone will almost always claim they're "pretentious" or "full of themselves". I love Patti's way of expression. Rock on Patti.

    • @piemakerproductions
      @piemakerproductions 5 років тому +12

      People are afraid of being human and feeling things. Especially now. It involves them being vulnerable and open. So when someone is assured in their feelings and thinking, People confuse that genuine-ness with fake-ness, because they themselves can't seem to find or come to know and understand themselves. That's why Sarcasm and Memes are so popular, it's deflection from what's real. People can't handle Truth.

    • @yokyu2lea
      @yokyu2lea 5 років тому +17

      I disagree. For example in this case, nobody could say Patti is pretentious, because she is so humble, it is impossible. I believe being humble is part of being confident too. Pretentious people might pretend they are confident by showing out, however someone confident does not need to pretend anything.

  • @iamerratic
    @iamerratic 7 років тому +71

    This interview is so precious. Patti Smith is a legend. Thank you so much for uploading this for everyone to watch!

  • @robinholmescnx
    @robinholmescnx 2 роки тому +37

    I could listen to Patti for ever. I'd never want it to end. Where can I get more of this?

    • @ShoutingLivingroomActress
      @ShoutingLivingroomActress Рік тому +6

      In Soundcloud New York Public Library has two podcasts with Patti, Paul Hodengraber interviewing her. They are awesome.

  • @gabiubi8456
    @gabiubi8456 4 роки тому +7

    when I was very young william boroughs told me... what a sentence to be able to say...

  • @debrajanine
    @debrajanine 4 роки тому +7

    My sisters astonished blue eyes dominated her compassionate face. wow what a line thats some writing right there!

  • @chercomer8998
    @chercomer8998 2 роки тому +4

    There are some incarnate souls that are meant /destined to be a Light for the world. Patti clearly is such a Light.

  • @allen4659
    @allen4659 3 роки тому +9

    God bless Bambi. She is a special dog indeed. You are so special Patti Smith. I cried like a baby when you told that beautiful story of Bambi. PATTI SMITH ROCKS!

  • @beauty-makeuphustler8015
    @beauty-makeuphustler8015 7 років тому +50

    Patti comes across so grounded and unpretentious,, it's so refreshing !
    Such an inspiring woman, really enjoyed the interview 👍

  • @joziahlongo9405
    @joziahlongo9405 9 років тому +24

    wow Patti. So many frequencies.

  • @cristianojabur
    @cristianojabur 2 роки тому +6

    marvelous. soothing. I could listen to her all day.

  • @guitargirl7452
    @guitargirl7452 4 роки тому +11

    I love Patti Smith. She is wonderful. So honest so human. No artifice. I cried at her story about little Bambi. She is a true inspiration.

  • @SnazzyBoxx
    @SnazzyBoxx 6 років тому +14

    I just love Patti, she is so calming to watch. I see bits of her myself, especially the Peter Pan part. Shes so inspirational, deep, wise, funny, intelligent, and sweet but still a badass poet/singer songwriter/author/artist ! there'll never be another Patti Smith !!!

  • @jeffdawson2786
    @jeffdawson2786 3 роки тому +4

    The Bambi story is a heartbreaker. ❤️

  • @deborahkelly1018
    @deborahkelly1018 8 років тому +10

    Love Patti. Redefine value. Redefine woman. Redefine art.

  • @albusquerqus
    @albusquerqus 9 років тому +28

    One of the most important persons to inspire my life

  • @robertstevenson7122
    @robertstevenson7122 Рік тому +1

    Incredible how she fell in love with the image of Rimbaud and then Mapelt

  • @AbigailRudner
    @AbigailRudner 10 років тому +27

    This brilliant artist is still my inspiration. I love you Patti...

    • @caflinton100
      @caflinton100 10 років тому +4

      Me too! awesome commitment to Self.

    • @AbigailRudner
      @AbigailRudner 10 років тому +6

      She is very validating.

    • @DeeGlazerArtist
      @DeeGlazerArtist 8 років тому +2

      +Abigail Rudner (RUDNERevolution) Very Present.

  • @LostSoulAscension
    @LostSoulAscension 9 років тому +12

    shes so much like a child, haha, as she said! but I can sense how spiritually developed she is, makes me feel so great. There's such an amazing beauty that glows from her.

  • @bgfd1
    @bgfd1 8 років тому +20

    Loved this. She is true inspiration . Very funny, very moving. A gifted writer.

  • @Neuterlab
    @Neuterlab Рік тому +2

    Best poet! A living legend! Thank you Patti for inspiring me everyday!

  • @boujiatexas1870
    @boujiatexas1870 5 років тому +2

    God i love patti Smith there will never be another like her

  • @marcelodangelo915
    @marcelodangelo915 6 місяців тому

    Wow! I’m not big fan of “we can change the world together”, but when she says that I believe!

  • @SooziinCa
    @SooziinCa 10 років тому +19

    Patti looks great. Living like Peter Pan has worked for her. A very nice interview.

  • @jamesfeeney3016
    @jamesfeeney3016 4 роки тому +7

    Patti is such a warm soul!

  • @sophfores430
    @sophfores430 Рік тому +3

    Thank you
    Great storyteller who keeps the flow of words streaming
    I always want to know more
    What a treat

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions 8 років тому +15

    I love the way Patti reads! It's so great! It is mesmerizing to listen to her. :)

    • @penneycameron
      @penneycameron 6 років тому

      tall32guy I listen to her audiobooks when I'm uptight or sad, her voice soothes me and grounds me again. Actually I listen to them when I'm happy too, I love her voice and what she has to say.

    • @jimmyjoejeeter2366
      @jimmyjoejeeter2366 2 роки тому

      Listen to "Just Kids" on audio, she reads the book!

  • @paulineodonnell101
    @paulineodonnell101 7 років тому +18

    Yes, Patti, so many people have read it. I live in Dublin, Ireland and I have been mesmerized by Just Kids over the past few weeks reading it. I once visited an exhibition of Robert's in Paris, and loved it. And 'Because the Night' is probably the only song of yours that I have known. Looking forward to checking out all your work now. Congrats and keep up the good work!

    • @debrashateri8015
      @debrashateri8015 5 років тому +1

      I also have always loved the song 'Because the Night.' I never knew who wrote/sang it. A few years back, I read her memoir, "Just Kids". OMG...I've always loved memoirs but hers opened up a whole new world. I, too, will check out everything she has created.

  • @finn6861
    @finn6861 10 років тому +6

    Patti Smith-a Wise Woman.Keep writing Patti-You still have alot left to say.

  • @richardm239
    @richardm239 10 місяців тому +1

    omg the story of her dog is so heart bracking ,as im sitting next to my bamby like dog wow !!!1

  • @geoffnorwai3110
    @geoffnorwai3110 9 років тому +12

    This whole interview is essential

  • @deborahlouiseartist5664
    @deborahlouiseartist5664 6 років тому +11

    Patti's mother, Beverly, and my mother, Judy were very close friends. They hung around together with another woman from the area, named Ruth Smith. I was born and raised in South Jersey and grew up across the tracks from where Patti's family moved to. I didn't meet her until I went to see her perform in the 70's at a club in Philadelphia with my mom, her mom, & Ruth. She sang songs from her Horses album that night. We went to her dressing room after her performance and visited with her. She has a very beautiful heart~
    www.artfulexpressionofyou.jimdo.com

  • @keykiyox
    @keykiyox 7 років тому +6

    One beautiful human being.

  • @ikawinner960
    @ikawinner960 3 роки тому +4

    I appreciate your through and your naive, and your strongest personality, you are very unique
    Inspiring.

  • @TheAdrimikl
    @TheAdrimikl Рік тому

    Daisy jones and the Six series brought me here. I loved the intro song and this is how I got to Patti Smith. What a beautiful, genuine soul! ⭐️ I live in Dk and I went many times to Louisiana museum. What a lovely surprise to see that she was here and I can watch this now.

  • @harmonyfreeborn1872
    @harmonyfreeborn1872 5 років тому +1

    i met u when i was 5. thanks patti for all your love

  • @johnunderwood3132
    @johnunderwood3132 2 роки тому +1

    I lived in Woodbury. Patti was only 2 min from my house where I grew up. She was in Deptford but the neighborhood was called Woodbury Gardens.Right by the Ho Down Hall. I am proud that she lived by me.

  • @lalala6751
    @lalala6751 8 років тому +8

    WOW talk about inspiring!!! She has this way of offering new perspectives and insights (on pretty much everything) that are so uplifting and wonderful. She had me both laughing and crying but mostly just listening intently to everything she was saying. Awesome interview!

  • @veganpeace_ATX
    @veganpeace_ATX Рік тому +6

    I'm 62 years old, have had three husbands that died of AIDS, and another older husband that died of old age, stayed with them all until the bitter end, and what she said is true: It's worth it! Just don't forget the LOVE, that's what makes it worth it!

  • @sdeeyOu
    @sdeeyOu 8 років тому +7

    thanks for existing Louisiana channel and democratizing art and culture (y)

  • @melissacryder3949
    @melissacryder3949 9 років тому +6

    Oh sister, my dog mama! What a beautiful reading.

  • @Broatch6
    @Broatch6 4 роки тому +3

    She's like Shakespeare's Sister ..... her work's a lifetime of great lines

  • @voyance4elle
    @voyance4elle 4 роки тому +1

    This interview is so inspirqtional for me. I come back to it over and over again in the past years and I will always come back to it.

  • @user-pq4jk4sr8q
    @user-pq4jk4sr8q 3 роки тому +1

    Pure human , pure personality , pure poetous ...

  • @bowtiesandcigarettes
    @bowtiesandcigarettes 4 роки тому +1

    patti is such a kind soul. i really wish i could meet her for coffee someday

  • @deborahragonesi-johnson1301
    @deborahragonesi-johnson1301 5 місяців тому

    Great interview.

  • @rafaelldutra4362
    @rafaelldutra4362 7 років тому +4

    I love her!!!

  • @FidelCastro128
    @FidelCastro128 3 роки тому

    The power of the spoken word = priceless.

  • @joharyramosseguinot
    @joharyramosseguinot 10 років тому +6

    Brava! True artist!

  • @michaelmarcal2896
    @michaelmarcal2896 6 років тому +1

    I love Patti. And I've listened to many accounts about her writing - poems, memoirs - all important and very interesting. Why does no one ask her about her musical performances?

  • @martinpineyro2475
    @martinpineyro2475 4 роки тому +1

    She' ll come to Uruguay this summer for the first time!!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @Jigme2727
    @Jigme2727 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing amazing amazing . I don't know what else to say , oh yeah I'm buying this book

  • @ainurabazekenova7336
    @ainurabazekenova7336 9 років тому +6

    wonderful interview. thanks a lot.

  • @tetesabaker5436
    @tetesabaker5436 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful hits home to me .

  • @fragranceofsound
    @fragranceofsound 4 роки тому +1

    this is beautiful

  • @VALEN138
    @VALEN138 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful 💖

  • @sirishthapa651
    @sirishthapa651 3 роки тому +1

    Why are you so beautiful, calm with a heart of gold. Love you patti

  • @irishgirl1753
    @irishgirl1753 Рік тому

    So interesting and a kind heart

  • @helenfreud2088
    @helenfreud2088 10 років тому

    really superb stuff

  • @ariannawendy9478
    @ariannawendy9478 2 роки тому

    love her so much

  • @lordkirbyray
    @lordkirbyray 2 роки тому +1

    So cool!

  • @mylime99
    @mylime99 3 роки тому +1

    2020 and this still inspires me! I love your story! Would love to walk the Brooklyn town with you!

  • @anniemz4211
    @anniemz4211 3 роки тому +2

    Soulful💕

  • @marcelodangelo915
    @marcelodangelo915 6 місяців тому

    Oh man! ❤️‍🩹💔

  • @osvaldolopez2377
    @osvaldolopez2377 2 роки тому

    PATTI Q MARAVILLA ELLA Y SU PULSO D LA CALLE
    ESO ES LO Q SOMOS
    ALLI TAMBIEN ELLA ESTA
    DANDONOS POESIA D ESTA VIDA !!!
    GRANDIOSO * GRACIAS
    OSVALDO FORCINITI
    BS AS ARGENTINA

  • @_chary990
    @_chary990 6 років тому

    Man i just love Patti

  • @sarabridgman6035
    @sarabridgman6035 7 років тому +2

    Patti , I am crying for you and BAMBI this very second. so Godly sad i can not tell you how much this BAMBI hit me so hard I am so very sorry for you little patti and I know ,for I know about this for BAMBI is within your heart forever and in saying so there is a never never land and you and bambi are lying in a beautiful meadow near the lost boys under ground home. Captain hook can't touch you for you both for you and Bambi have much acorn hearts of gold. In fact Patti I wrote a story about Bambi and I call you Patti blue mittens in the story. I am so truly moved Patti. GOD"S DOG BLESSINGS TO YOU FROM SARA who talks with her many spirit dogs all the time ,I have a different tune for each beloved dog spirit even Bambi of whom I never meet as a child but I wished you lived near me with your angel BAMBI. sara a dog being love is for you only

  • @nicolejnncszczesny
    @nicolejnncszczesny 5 років тому +1

    she's such a badass genuine bombshell. now that is a role model

  • @albusquerqus
    @albusquerqus 9 років тому +2

    Love her

  • @perraccca
    @perraccca 5 років тому

    Love her.

  • @danidana2136
    @danidana2136 6 років тому

    what a story!! tears in my eyes who never had a puppy

  • @sharonsheehy3128
    @sharonsheehy3128 8 років тому +2

    Patti is so natural love to be her friend x

  • @rafaelldutra4362
    @rafaelldutra4362 7 років тому +2

    EU AMO ESSA MULHERR

  • @edonefleites9420
    @edonefleites9420 2 роки тому

    True most musicians act like they don't even want to spend the time with a crowd of people and share their life with them.

  • @beachrose88
    @beachrose88 Рік тому

    she is not insecure..she is not stuck on her looks..she is confident and real. no fake hair, fake nails. no pounds of makeup, no plastic SURGERY or botox

  • @tefson
    @tefson 10 років тому +1

    God bless!

  • @DanielIvanlibros
    @DanielIvanlibros 5 років тому

    What a beautiful and insightful conversation. She is pure energy.

  • @marajadefire77
    @marajadefire77 5 років тому

    Beautiful and heartbreaking.

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly 6 років тому +14

    Patti was initially accurate in her early assessment of Warhol. She has become kinder in her more recent estimation of his artistic contribution to our culture. I agree with her that a great artist should not mirror the culture around them but should provide a means of transcending it. Warhol was overly consumed with the world of celebrities and was intent on becoming one. (Read his diaries and you will see very clearly his limited ability to envision a greater perspective.)

    • @eljamay2
      @eljamay2 6 років тому +3

      Well yeah i can see your point, but artists don't always see the depth of their work, the art itself trancends the artists meaning and can mean something completly different to the viewer years down the line

  • @debbytinklepaugh8561
    @debbytinklepaugh8561 3 роки тому +2

    My name is Tink... I have seen Patti many times. I love her for everything she is and she is many things.

  • @OpheIiia
    @OpheIiia 10 років тому

    Takk !!

  • @richiezed
    @richiezed 8 років тому +1

    I remember that Pig Farm from the late 60's early 70's it stunk to high heaven

  • @chriskeller8734
    @chriskeller8734 4 роки тому +1

    I love this interview.
    Patti Smith is brilliant as always.
    Christian Lund's Danish accent is really cute... ❤

  • @samanthamurdock3752
    @samanthamurdock3752 4 роки тому

    Oh my God I love all of our girls just alittle bit more ...now...our puppy girls mommy and daddy will always love you...and we miss you Sammy,Misty Ginger Winnie ...God

  • @hailtheleaf_888
    @hailtheleaf_888 3 роки тому +2

    🖤

  • @mademoisellenepenthe9379
    @mademoisellenepenthe9379 Рік тому +1

    ♥️

  • @Rippenhengst
    @Rippenhengst 2 роки тому +2

    "Don't take anything from strangers, they always want something in return, especially if they're men!".
    Well, her mother was absolutely right ... 🤣

  • @seashepherds4959
    @seashepherds4959 2 роки тому

    Would love to know the address of Patti's childhood home in Germantown PA- It is also the the place of the first WHITE HOUSE in America as well as one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War. Another great person for Germantown.

  • @cherylnagy126
    @cherylnagy126 Рік тому

    prayer is the essential way that we communicate with our god, a higher energy