Penitentiary songs have been a love of mine for years. They are so wonderful.
MARIANNE FAITHFULLAll I can say is I’ve been lucky with my body. Well done, little body. I praise it and say, ‘You’re very good.’
More Marianne Faithfull Quotes
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When you are 18, 19, 20, you’re used to being photographed all the time, in a certain way. So, the narcissism becomes almost out of control. And the way that young women are photographed, they become addicted to this feedback of the image.
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I’d love to make more money in America, that’s the heart of it. I make much more money in Europe. It’s a shame. I’m trying now to make a profit on this next tour, and I’ll be much happier.
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I’m sick of being self-referential. I don’t want to do any more songs that can be accused of being personal.
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I do yoga. I do tai chi. I do a lot to keep my body and my spirit together so I can work.
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If you analyze the bad times you find that it’s because you wanted to have a bad time.
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I’ve got quite a good brain and all that, which I’ve never had to use in singing at all.
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I’m having a great life, and I want to go on having one.
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I am not frightened of much, but I wouldn’t like to get ill.
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There is a land that I can go to When I have time to rest. All the people I love are there And those who love me best.
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The food that’s never let me down in life is porridge, especially with milk and maple syrup, which is delicious. Paris isn’t a porridge place, but I can buy it in London when I’m there and bring it back with me.
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All I can say is I’ve been lucky with my body. Well done, little body. I praise it and say, ‘You’re very good.’
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It has been an extraordinary experience and, in many ways, extremely positive.
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If I let myself sink into depression, I won’t be able to get out. And then I’ll be awfully unhappy. I just have to turn my face to the light and walk on. And trust that things will be all right.
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For some people, marriage may be very groovy. For me, it really isn’t. I don’t think it really is for most people anyway. Most people are not very happy.
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I do take care of myself; I get my nails done, and I have a skin doctor, but that’s it. I’m clean and groomed.
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