You don't have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. I'd like more people to know that it's there. Women's achievements still aren't recognised enough in many areas. — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything… — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process. — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like… — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours. — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
You don't have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. I'd like more people to… — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and… — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like. — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
Yes, but the great thing about all the people - and I don't think there is any exception - who I've worked with is… — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same. — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs. — Joan Armatrading Copy Share Image
