{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Patti Smith: The Difference Between Wanting To Be and Being an Artist - 295 - Alain Elkann Interviews","description":"PATTI SMITH \u2013 WORKER.&amp;nbsp;Patti Smith&amp;nbsp;was born in Chicago in 1946. In the 1970s the American poet, songwriter, singer, and visual artist blazed a trail for punk rock artists, especially women. Patti Smith earned herself such titles as \u201cgodmother of punk\u201d and \u201cpunk\u2019s poet laureate\u201d with her androgynous appearance, intense live performances, and penchant for writing lyrics that often blend poetry with subversive themes, She retreated from public view in the 1980s but made a successful return to performing in the 1990s. Following her comeback, she has published several acclaimed memoirs about her life and career as one of rock\u2019s most avant-garde artists. \u201cI don\u2019t want to be rich and famous. I want to be great.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m for children. That is my number one concern.\u201d \u201cHave I earned all this adulation?\u201d  https:\/\/www.alainelkanninterviews.com\/patti-smith ","author_name":"Alain Elkann Interviews","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alainelkanninterviews.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42121745\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ea6c35\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204198590"}