"If I had the capabilities of being something other than I am, I would. It's no fun being an artist. You know what it's like, writing, it's torture."

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The artists who have inspired me the most in my life are the ones who have really had something to say and stand up for. That, to me, is part of being an artist-having the voice to express things that need to be verbalized and brought to light. Unfortunately, I don't think that's a priority for people, because the few artists who do have the nerve to take a stand for what they believe get shut down in a way.

— Alicia Keys