Quotes By Alicia Keys

Stevie Wonder's records introduced me to '70s soul when I was 12 or 13.

I believe Aids is the most important issue we face, because how we treat the poor is a reflection of who we are as a people.

I really appreciate Frank Ocean's lyrical style, I appreciate the way that he can kind of draw you into this personal space, but it's still lyrical. It's almost poetic, in a way, but it's very personal at the same time.

When I was younger, studying classical music, I really had to put in the time. Three hours a day is not even nice - you have to put in six.

I fell in love with the piano. I knew it was me. I was dying to play.

I love the written word so much, I know it's gonna flow naturally.

I love my legs.

I feel like B sides are always better, no matter whose record it is.

A lot of times I watch TV and I watch film and there's so many things I'd love to talk about that I feel don't get the opportunity to be shown. Sometimes things become very stereotypical and one-sided, and I feel like it's such a colorful world.

I'd rather not have anything than be a liar.

Simplicity makes me happy.

I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom was like in the living room. That's why I still love to sleep on couches now.

I've always been strong-minded, but I wonder.

The last thing I want is to walk into my house after a long day and see all the Grammys and awards. It would make me feel weird.

I'm a very caring person.

Not because I'm trying to be fabulous, but I love those big crazy Jackie O shades.

When you're talented, you're talented.

It's not until I hear songs that I've done, that I realize how much of an inspiration music from the '60s and '70s has been.

But when I first fell in love with the piano, I knew it was me. I was dying to play.

You've got to love what's yours.

I really like to live my life in a low-key fashion.

Adam Levine and I remade the Rolling Stones' classic Wild Horses, and it is right up my alley, that whole style. It has a style of its own but still stays very true to the classic arrangement, and I love it.

I'm not ashamed of what I am and that I have curves and that I'm thick. I like my body.

And I love kick boxing. It's a lot of fun. It gives you a lot of confidence when you can kick somebody in the head.

My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.'

I see what happens when one gets very attached to material things. That's just not what my life is.

If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I can pray, I can cry, I can do whatever I want - I go to the bathroom.

I was tired and I had overworked myself and burnt myself out. So I went to Egypt by myself. When I saw what was built there, it made me understand how powerful we are, that we can create anything. And I felt like I needed to create things that were timeless too.

I'm very happy with my body.

I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life.