Alanis Morissette Quotes, Self Quotes, Mind Quotes

Then I realized that secrecy is actually to the detriment of my own peace of mind and self, and that I could still sustain my belief in privacy and be authentic and transparent at the same time. It was a pretty revelatory moment, and there's been a liberating force that's come from it.

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As an artist, there's a sweet, jump-starting quality to [marijuana] for me. I've often felt telepathic and receptive to inexplicable messages my whole life. I can stave those off when I'm not high. When I'm high - well, they come in and there's less of a veil, so to speak. So if ever I need some clarity, or a quantum leap in my own consciousness, or a quantum leap in terms of writing something or getting an answer, it's a quick way for me to get it.

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Oh these little rejections how they add up quickly, one small sideways look and I feel so ungood. Somewhere along the way I think I gave you the power to make me feel the way I thought only my father could.

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The person who knows HOW will always have a job. The person who knows WHY will always be his boss.

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A brave action is often followed by grief. Do not let my resistance to grief stop the brave action.

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I would never judge someone's intrigue with the spoils of fame, because I went through that.

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Down the road, I'll probably have a kid or two or three. And there will probably be political events or spiritual things to comment on, and humor.

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Love is thick and it swallows me whole.

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It's exciting for people to define who they are in relation to what I write - whether it be by loving or hating it.

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I live with some of my best friends from high school, very commune-like, in my house. It's my hippie way of life.

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Freedom lies at the heart of my willingness to lose everything

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I just feel compelled to continue to be transparent. It just really levels the playing field and eradicates the shame that I have, or that one might have, about being human. So I'm going to just keep going.

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I started playing piano when I was 6. And I knew that wanted to be involved in that form of expression, whether it was through music, or acting, or dancing, or painting, or writing.

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I would not have discredited every one of their compliments. It was your approval I wanted, your congratulations.

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I understand that people are afraid. Because I think censorship is about fear. It's just fear being projected onto art.

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When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.

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We'll love you just the way you are if you're perfect.

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When I'm in pain and grief and despair, my throat is clenched and my heart hurts.

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In the past, I had workaholic issues.

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I try to keep a low profile in general. Not with my art, but just as a person.

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