Im clearly most well known for my music. Eventually, ultimately, Ill be writing books. Im still writing articles now. I just consider myself a writer. – Alanis Morissette
What influenced me was Tori Amos, who was unapologetic about expressing anger through music, and Sinead OConnor. Those two in particular were really moving for me, and very inspiring, before I wrote Jagged Little Pill. – Alanis Morissette
Its a joke to think that anyone is one thing. Were all such complex creatures. But if Im going to be a poster child for anything, angers a gorgeous emotion. It gets a bad rap, but it can make great changes happen. – Alanis Morissette
I think its child abuse to have someone in the public eye too young. Society basically values wealth and fame and power at the cost of well-being. In the case of a child, its at the cost of someones natural development. Its already hard enough to develop. – Alanis Morissette