What influenced me was Tori Amos, who was unapologetic about expressin…

Alanis Morissette
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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.' ✨ The Hot Seat: Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Interview with Anthony DeCurtis, www.timeout.com. August 19, 2012.
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