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Even as a child, I knew what I didn't want. I didn't want to wear red lipstick.
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Patti Smith
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: December 30
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Patricia Lee Smith
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I really don't want somebody writing something positive about me if they don't believe in it. I'd rather somebody write something real mean. I like reading bad stuff, it gets me excited. In fact, the only reviews I keep are the bad ones 'cause I think they're the cool ones.
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If I'm really working on something, writing or painting or really concentrating, I don't even think about brushing my hair.
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I didn't want any middle-of-the-road creep. I always wanted the toughest guy in school, the guy from south Philly who wore tight black pants. Y'know, the guy who carried the umbrella and wore white shirts with real thin black ties. I was really nuts over this guy named Butchie Magic 'cause he let me carry his switchblade.
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