A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance. Alanis Morissette advantageappearappearance 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
When I was younger, I was terrified to express anger because it would often kick-start a horrible reaction in the men in my life. So I bit my tongue. I was left to painstakingly deal with the aftermath of my avoidance later in life, in therapy or through the lyrics of my songs. Alanis Morissette aftermathangeravoidance share on social
I think some people think I'm a smarty-pants. Some people think I'm intense, some people think I'm super-esoteric and nuts. Alanis Morissette esotericintensenut Change image and share on social
I am a firm believer that one way to become enlightened is to be so relaxed, as relaxed as you possibly can be. Alanis Morissette believerenlightenfirm Change image and share on social
Breakups are a horrible thing for almost everybody I know. For someone who is a love addict, it's debilitating. Alanis Morissette addictbreakupdebilitate Change image and share on social
When I was producing on my own, I was doing it in order to - in a very patriarchal entertainment industry, let alone planet - very much hell-bent on trying to prove to myself, if nothing else, that I could do it as a woman. Alanis Morissette bendentertainmenthell share on social
In LA, where I live, it's all about perfectionism. Beauty is now defined by your bones sticking out of your decolletage. For that to be the standard is really perilous for women. Alanis Morissette beautybonedecolletage Change image and share on social
I live with some of my best friends from high school, very commune-like, in my house. It's my hippie way of life. Alanis Morissette communefriendhigh Change image and share on social
We live, in North America in general, if I'm given the indulgence of selling us down the river, in a culture of fear of this connective sense of spirit. Alanis Morissette americaconnectiveculture Change image and share on social
