“People like to look at me as this tough, punky shit-kicker. Well, I am like that, but I’m also very fragile. It’s important that people know that; I couldn’t stand being just some leather boy. There are masculine and feminine rhythms in me. We’re all made up of opposites and they often crucify us, but I deal with that by accepting the bad stuff. I don’t feel guilty or stupid because of my weaknesses. On my record, I’m trying to reveal as much about myself as I can. Sometimes I sing great, and sometimes I sacrifice great singing for very human moments. I have to let people know I am as weak as I am strong or I’m never gonna make it…”
—PATTI SMITH
(via poisonoushoneysuckles)
