What influenced me was Tori Amos, who was unapologetic about expressing anger through music, and Sinead O'Connor. Those two in particular were really moving for me, and very inspiring, before I wrote 'Jagged Little Pill.' — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
The whole idea of emotions being something we can't escape as humans, but that deep suffering that comes from resisting them, we can move out of that just by not resisting anymore. But it takes a really brave warrior soul… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
It's when someone has an agenda of their own for the record that it doesn't work for me. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
If someone hates or loves something, then right on. I can't rob them of that. I'm not going to try and change their mind.… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
I didn't have high self-esteem when I was a teen-ager, as I think most teen-agers don't. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
Don't be surprised if I Love you for aLL that you are, I couLdn't heLp it, it's aLL your fauLt.. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
My main objective with every album is to capture a moment in time, which usually makes the whole process very relaxing. I only discover… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you When you think everything's okay and everything's going right And life has a… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
For four to six months at a time, I would barely eat. I lived on a diet of Melba toast, carrots, and black coffee. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
I salute you for your courage, and I applaud your perseverance, and I embrace you for your faith in the face of adversarial forces. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
