I had a teacher's degree and a degree in Oriental Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts. I thought I was going to India to study but all of a sudden, I had a career in music. It really surprised me. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
There is so much joy in native culture but so much poverty. It's very disturbing. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
He's a Catholic, a Hindy, an atheist, a Chein, a Buddhist, a Baptist and a Jew, and he knows, he shouldn't kill. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
I work closely with the printer to get the final print the way I want it. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
Take a bunch of little kids to the beach and they all make art. Adults are too stupid to call it art, but it is art. They'll use their imaginations, make drama, make up characters, make pictures in the sand, they'll make up songs that no one's ever heard before. All kids, I think, are creative, but they get it… — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share
I feel sorry for people of good heart who have never had a chance to learn the realities of Native American everything - not… — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
That is, an artist who creates lots of work probably experiences prolific days and slower days. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
Once an artist explores the vast variety of tools and features available on the great programs, we're hooked. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
Every time somebody makes an Indian movie...Cher on a horse with a headdress and a miniskirt...the fashion industry cashes in. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
I really work hard to shape the song so that it's attractive... You don't want to give people the information in an enema. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
All kids, I think, are creative, but they get it pounded out of them in school. — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
