Ageism works in both directions. As a teenager in the public eye, people would talk condescendingly to me. When you get older theres this feeling that you have to start carving up your face and body. Right now Im in the middle ground – I think women in their thirties are taken seriously. – Alanis Morissette
Down the road, Ill probably have a kid or two or three. And there will probably be political events or spiritual things to comment on, and humor. – Alanis Morissette
I have a profound empathy for people who are in the public eye, whether they manifest it themselves or whether it happened by accident – it doesnt matter to me. I think theres a great misunderstanding of what it is to be famous. – Alanis Morissette
Theres a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male characters are flawed, theyre interesting, deep and complex. But when female characters are flawed, theyre just a mess. Its good to put more flawed but interesting female characters out there because it promotes equality. – Ellen Pompeo