The last thing I want is to walk into my house after a long day and see all the Grammys and awards. It would make me feel weird. Alicia Keys awarddayfeel Change image and share on social
I'd rather believe in my own choice and see it all go wrong than do something I'm not fully convinced of and later feel guilty about it. Alicia Keys choiceconvincefeel Change image and share on social
Most times, your blessings are also your curses. And for me, I have this ability to express myself so clearly with pen and paper, but when it comes to expressing myself verbally, I put up a big wall. Alicia Keys abilitybigblessing Change image and share on social
I love the written word so much, I know it's gonna flow naturally. Alicia Keys flowgonnalove Change image and share on social
I love children and I love family and I love that interaction. Because I had a really close relationship with my mother, I understand that deep powerful love, and it's so beautiful. To be a mother to a child is the most brilliant gift; it's gorgeous. Alicia Keys beautifulbrilliantchild share on social
I believe in the limitlessness of humans. We're capable of incredible things. At times, that realization is frightening. Alicia Keys capablefrightenhuman Change image and share on social
I've learned that while I'd be a fool not to stay open to the advice and experiences of the smart, amazing people in my life, I also need to listen to what I have to say. Alicia Keys adviceamazeexperience Change image and share on social
My parents weren't married. It wasn't like my dad up and left. I maintained a steady relationship with my grandparents. My dad's mother is my nana, and I'm closer to her than almost anybody in this world. Alicia Keys closedadgrandparent share on social
When I was a kid, I'd practise Chopin on piano - and I love Chopin! He's my dawg! Then I'd go out on the stoop and blast the radio. I'm from New York, the concrete jungle. Hip-hop influenced me from day one. Alicia Keys blastchopinconcrete share on social
I believe Aids is the most important issue we face, because how we treat the poor is a reflection of who we are as a people. Alicia Keys aidfaceimportant Change image and share on social