“We didn't have the phrase 'style icon' when I was young, but I have to...” — Patti Smith Quote

“We didn't have the phrase 'style icon' when I was young, but I have to say, I really copied Bob Dylan when I was younger: a little bit of Bob Dylan or a lot of Bob Dylan and the French symbolist poets - I liked how they dressed - and Catholic school boys.”

“The issue of gender was never my biggest concern; my biggest concern was doing good work. When the feminist movement really got going, I wasn't an active part of it because I was more concerned with my own mental pursuits.”

“My sunglasses are like my guitar.”

“The director, of course, was Bob Fosse. But again, I worked with my father to prepare for the role.”

“I listened to a lot of Bob Dylan songs to see how he works. I've gotten into writing story-songs.”

“I had a very good kiss from Bob Monkhouse once. I thought, 'If I was straight, I would go for Bob.'”