Hello from a Paris balcony

Hello everyone, We flew from Oslo to Paris. From light snow to light rain. We played the Olympia last night. One can sense the ghosts of Piaf and Jim Morrison there. I am resting today, a bit tired but our jobs have been great, or rather the people have been great. I will be returning to New York soon. I will be signing all your pre-orders in the U.S. as promised. I’m supposed to receive my first copy couriered today. If I do I will make a little video. I’m very excited to see it. I am appalled at the shifts in my country, the opulence and hypocrisy. It’s haunting. But I will do my jobs as best in my ability and do whatever I can to speak out. Our concerts have a dual responsibility: to excite and incite. To express joy and outrage. Now I will prepare for the tasks at hand, sending a wave and a smile to all. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe