I think there was something about being in a tough environment that gave me a certain drive.
Alicia KeysFear is not a part of my vocabulary, actually, and I think that it's really made me a much smarter, braver for sure, person.
Alicia KeysEven when I'm singing on record there's a lot of times when I'll fight for a bit of imperfection. I might not have quite hit the note to the perfect pitch, but there was a soul in there and feeling that,to me, delivers the emotion of that moment. For me, doing a show, the excitement of singing live, and the possibility that you're not going to be perfect - that's the thrill of it.
Alicia Keys