Alicia Keys Quotes

"Oh My God, the [hip-hop] videos! The imagery is so awful! I just can't get with it at all. The best thing I can say about it is that sometimes you have to see that kind of stuff so as to have a more balanced view about why it's so bad." (her opinion on the use of women, sex, and sleaze in today's rap/hip=hop videos)

"I always want to stay focused on who I am, even as I'm discovering who I am".

"Keep a Child Alive is my passion and my mission."

"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."

"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."