Alanis Morissette: Overwhelmed by music biz at 14

Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette reflected on the intense pressure she experienced at the beginning of her music career. In a recent interview, Morissette recounted feeling overwhelmed at age 14 when faced with music industry contracts and a room full of executives. She described running to her room to cry and ultimately burning her journal, believing it marked the end of a normal life.

Morissette, who identified herself as an introvert, likened the experience to being a "poodle inside a black stallion," highlighting her discomfort with the industry's demands. She later revealed a sense of regret over burning her personal journal, especially concerning private thoughts about crushes. The singer also recalled how record executives were initially hesitant to release her hit song "You Oughta Know" as a single.