I'm not extremely outgoing, but I'm average, I think. When people meet me they'll say, 'Oh you're not that shy...' I never said I was! I see where they're coming from because my biggest single was about being shy at a party - I get it. But it's not 100% accurate. Alessia Cara accurateaveragebig share on social
I feel like my whole life, I've had to prove myself to so many people because I'm young and because I'm a female; it's just constant. I'm always surprising people. Alessia Cara constantfeelfemale Change image and share on social
Other than the 'Sesame Street' soundtrack, which I was obsessed with, the first artist I really felt I'd discovered on my own was Amy Winehouse. She was the first female artist I wanted to write like and sing like and be like. Alessia Cara amyartistdiscover share on social
I was too shy to do any vocal lessons or go to choirs; I just didn't want to be seen doing it. It's something that I kept to myself. I started easing into it, and I started doing talent shows, and YouTube really helped with that, too. Alessia Cara choireasehelp share on social
Music was something I found on my own. I got my first guitar when I was around 10, and it just all developed over time. Alessia Cara developfindguitar Change image and share on social
My house was very strange. I didn't do things other kids did because my parents were very strict - I stayed at home, quiet in my room. Alessia Cara homehousekid Change image and share on social
We all act like we know everything in life, but nobody really does. That's what I want people to realize. For me, I know that I'm the same person. Nothing has changed. My family and friends know that. Alessia Cara actchangefamily Change image and share on social
I don't really dance. I don't drink or smoke. Being at parties is very awkward. Alessia Cara awkwarddancedrink Change image and share on social
I was always so scared to sing in front of people. That was kind of my weird thing. Alessia Cara frontkindpeople Change image and share on social
