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Canada has a passive-aggressive culture, with a lot of sarcasm and righteousness. That went with my weird messianic complex. The ego is a fascinating monster. I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet.

— Alanis Morissette

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You've never met anyone
Who is as everything as I am sometimes.

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.

When [Jagged Little Pill] came out, I feel like I immediately went into survival mode to keep the 'overwhelm' that comes from being famous at bay. Ten years later, I have the luxury of time and distance to formally honor it.

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