I don't want to be your other half. I believe that one and one make two.

the truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that

What influenced me was Tori Amos, who was unapologetic about expressing anger through music, and Sinead O'Connor. Those two in particular were really moving for me, and very inspiring, before I wrote 'Jagged Little Pill.'

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

I hear you're losing weight again, Mary Jane. Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for?

Fame is hollow. It amplifies what is there. If there is any self-doubt, or hatred, or lack of ability to connect with people, fame will magnify it.

Unless I really loved it and felt really passionate about it, I would just kind of abort the song and start a new one.