I've always valued the input of the people I love. So in the past, whenever I'd make a decision - what to wear to an event, whether to pursue a job opportunity - I'd consult those closest to me, like my mother, husband, or manager. Alicia Keys closeconsultdecision share on social
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. Alicia Keys apartmentbedroomcouch Change image and share on social
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. Alicia Keys aidfaceimportant Change image and share on social
Not because I'm trying to be fabulous, but I love those big crazy Jackie O shades. Alicia Keys bigcrazyfabulous Change image and share on social
I love my heritage! I have my mother, who is an Irish-Italian, and my father who is African, so I have the taste buds of an Italian and the spice of an African. Alicia Keys africanbudfather Change image and share on social
When I first started getting into the business, a young woman in a music game that was mostly men, I did feel inadequate. Alicia Keys businessfeelgame Change image and share on social
People don't expect me to be as funny as I am. Alicia Keys expectfunnypeople Change image and share on social
I grew up around the theatre. My mother is an actress. I would fall asleep on tons of theatre chairs. It's in my blood; it's in my spirit and my fabric of who I am. Alicia Keys actressasleepblood Change image and share on social
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. Alicia Keys buildburncreate share on social
