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“I am a firm believer that one way to become enlightened is to be so relaxed, as relaxed as you possibly can be.”

Quote by Alanis Morissette

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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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“Writing the record for me - every record is almost a surprise. When people ask me, what are the themes you want to grapple with on this one? I have no idea until the record's finished.”

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“When I recite poems onstage, I put myself into the very personal struggle and it grants tremendous perspective. At the same time you get another perspective on the poem you're reciting.”

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“A good poem has its own life. It's like bringing a child into the world. You, the poet, birthed the child, but the child will surprise you continually. I think a work of art has its own aliveness, its own future.”

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“In England especially, poetry's woven into the background fabric of society. And in Ireland, it's in the foreground. The place of the poet in Irish society is enormous. If you say you're a poet in Ireland, you'd better know what you're doing, because the standard and the expectations are incredibly high.”

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“Although some people will say it's a cliché, I think not having had a father when I was growing up affect me negatively because I didn't have a good role model to follow.”

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