Dec 1, 2009 • 1 min read

Alanis on dope

Alanis Morissette has told High Times that marijuana helps her songwriting, while stressing the importance of moderation.

So, the esteemed prize of CMU Druggy Of The Day goes to Alanis Morissette, who's been bigging up marijuana in an interview with the US magazine devoted to such things, High Times.

Alanis tells the mag: "As an artist, there's a sweet jump-starting quality to it for me. I've often felt telepathic and receptive to inexplicable messages my whole life. I can stave those off when I'm not high. When I'm high - well, they come in and there's less of a veil, so to speak. So if ever I need some clarity... or a quantum leap in terms of writing something, it's a quick way for me to get to it".

So you heard her kids, if you're looking for songwriting inspiration, light up a spliff and your muse shall speak unto you. Though Alanis adds that it's all about moderation. She continued: "I have a lot of friends who have wanted to specifically quit smoking marijuana because they felt that it was having a negative effect on their lives, and I absolutely supported them doing so. Then I have other friends who I've coerced into smoking because I thought it would be great for them".

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