I always told myself that if I was going to be given a voice, I might as well say something worth listening to and not something that's just going to feed people stupidity. Alessia Cara feedlistenpeople Change image and share on social
In second grade, I told a bunch of kids there was a homeless person living between the portable classrooms outside our school. It caused panic, and the principal had to announce on the P.A. system that no one was living there. I pretended I didn't know who started the rumor. Alessia Cara announcebunchcause share on social
The only thing I'm really, truly good at is music - I just love it. Alessia Cara goodlovemusic 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
Every time I sing, it it's a reminder to myself that I have to be confident. Alessia Cara confidentremindersing Change image and share on social
The first time I sang in front of an audience, I was about 14 - it was at my guitar school's showcase, and there were about 30 people there. I was so nervous, but I did it. Alessia Cara audiencefrontguitar Change image and share on social
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
'Looking For Alaska' by John Green is a very great book. I feel like every teenage girl says John Green's 'Fault In Our Stars,' but 'Looking For Alaska' is better. Alessia Cara alaskabookfault Change image and share on social
