“When I was younger, I was terrified to express anger because it would often kick-start a horrible reaction in the men in my life. So I bit my tongue. I was left to painstakingly deal with the aftermath of my avoidance later in life, in therapy or through the lyrics of my songs.”

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About Alanis Morissette

Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, her work spans the '90s to today. She gained prominence with the 1995 album *Jagged Little Pill*, which became a defining record of the '90s and remains influential for its raw emotional depth and feminist themes. Her music blends rock, alternative, and pop, often exploring personal struggles and resilience.

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