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The Writers' Block

Greatest Hits: Patti Smith & 'Just Kids'

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Patti Smith performs during the New York premiere of 'mother!' at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2017 in New York, New York.  (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

After more than 7 years of weekly readings, The Writers’ Block is evolving into something new! But, before we get to where we’re going, let’s take a look back at where we’ve been. Allow Patti Smith, the Godmother of Punk, to take you on a trip to back to ’60s New York with a reading from Just Kids!

Listen to Patti Smith read an excerpt from <i>Just Kids</i>

Listen to Patti Smith read an excerpt from Just Kids

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