When I hear her music, when I see her art, it takes me to my true self.

Since I first I heard her voice, so many years ago, it has felt as though I had a secret big sister. I’ve followed her life and studied her work. The things that defined her were so influential in my life: music, art, poetry, love, pain.

I of course don’t have her gigantic talent, but that doesn’t stop me from learning from her example. She’s a role model in so many ways, and I think her philosophy and spirituality, not to mention her tremendous creativity, have been and are great teachers for me.

I think Joni Mitchell is one of the greatest artists of this or any era.