I was 9 when I wrote 'Fate Stay with Me.' It was this fictional song about romance gone wrong. Alanis Morissette fatefictionalromance Change image and share on social
I think a beautiful quality that's a biological, hormonal imperative for women, whether they have children or not, is that we're built to be empathic. For me, it was finally being maternal in an appropriate way instead of trying to mommy ex-boyfriends. Alanis Morissette beautifulbiologicalboyfriend share on social
When someone says that I'm angry it's actually a compliment. I have not always been direct with my anger in my relationships, which is part of why I'd write about it in my songs because I had such fear around expressing anger as a woman. Alanis Morissette angerangrycompliment share on social
Fame is hollow. It amplifies what is there. If there is any self-doubt, or hatred, or lack of ability to connect with people, fame will magnify it. Alanis Morissette abilityamplifyconnect Change image and share on social
I make up new lyrics to well-known lullabies. Mostly because I don't actually know a lot of the lyrics. Alanis Morissette lotlullabylyric Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very masculine environment. So I was around a lot of men, my brothers and their friends. There was just a lot of guys around. Alanis Morissette brotherenvironmentfriend Change image and share on social
I've been surrounded by a lot of people who felt that external success would result in them feeling good about themselves. But it just seems extremely unfulfilling to me. Alanis Morissette externalextremelyfelt Change image and share on social
It's a joke to think that anyone is one thing. We're all such complex creatures. But if I'm going to be a poster child for anything, anger's a gorgeous emotion. It gets a bad rap, but it can make great changes happen. Alanis Morissette angerbadchild share on social
I've just always felt it's an incredibly empowering thing, particularly for young women, to capitalize on their coordination and their strength. It's a very empowering thing to feel strong in your body. Alanis Morissette bodycapitalizecoordination share on social
