"Some of us are born rebellious. Like Jean Genet or Arthur Rimbaud, I roam these mean streets like a villain, a vagabond, an outcast, scavenging for the scraps that may perchance plummet off humanity's dirty plates, though often sometimes taking a cab to a restaurant is more convenient."

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Patti Smith

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Patti Smith is a renowned musician and poet, celebrated for her influential work that blends rock music with profound poetic expression.

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