We believe Frederick Nietzsche couldn't have been more right when he said 'without music, life would be a mistake.
Alicia KeysIf I know everything around the situation, all the facts, I feel like I can handle just about anything.
Alicia KeysWhat acting does bring that music doesn't bring for me is the opportunity is the opportunity to be completely different in every way from whom you normally are, the person that you are when you wake up in the morning is who you are in your life. But to take that and have the opportunity to be the complete opposite of that, is the excitement of it.
Alicia KeysMy mother was raised very, very strict Catholic in the Midwest. There was so much fear and intimidation [in the faith]. So, growing up, I was always looking for my connection. I've found myself praying before meals, before bed; there's always been this gratitude for things that are bigger than me.
Alicia Keys