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Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette is a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, born on June 1, 1974. Known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics, she is best known for hits like 'You Oughta Know' and 'Hand in My Pocket'. Morissette's musical style blends rock, pop, and alternative elements, and her work has had a profound impact in the music industry. more

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“Most people don't know what they want or feel. And for everyone, myself included, It's very difficult to say what you mean when what you mean is painful. The most difficult thing in the world is to reveal yourself, to express what you have to... As an artist, I feel that we must try many things - but above all, we must dare to fail. You must have the courage to be bad - to be willing to risk everything to really express it all.”

“Films today show only a dream world and have lost touch with the way people really are... In this country, people die at 21. They die emotionally at 21, maybe younger... My responsibility as an artist is to help people get past 21... The films are a roadmap through emotional and intellectual terrain that provides a solution on how to save pain.”