Tony asked Patti Smith:

Hi, Patti. My understanding is that your new book is very different in style and structure than your previous, JUST KIDS. Were the differences something intentional or did they come about spontaneously, as part of the writing process? Take care!

Patti Smith It was absolutely intentional to write a book that had no agenda, no plot, and no external expectation. I just began writing, and let the book unfold as if by its own will. I had very strict outlines for Just Kids, and undeniable responsibility to the subjects, the city, and the time frame. I wanted to be free of those constraints.

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