Alanis Morissette might have been one of my favourite singers back when I was a kid, but after hearing her talking quite openly about her love of marijuana, I’m a bit shocked.

Now, I know it’s not some big scandal these days when a celebrity is spotted smoking a bit of the whacky backy, I mean, it’s a common occurrence outside my local rock club on a Friday night, but still shouldn’t famous people be setting some kind of example?!

Apparently Alanis reckons the drug helps in her songwriting process… but even if it does, can she really think it’s a good idea to start sounding off about it? Especially when kids look up to her?

What’s more, in her interview with High Times magazine – she’s not only talking about her love for Cannabis, but also poses for lots of lovely pictures in a marijuana garden in California. Brilliant.

She tells the publication, “I’m all about moderation – as best I can be. As an artist, there’s a sweet jump-starting quality to it (marijuana) 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.

“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.”

Morissette credits boyfriend Tom Ballanco, a medical marijuana advocate, with showing her the drug’s benefits, adding, “I’ve always resonated with people who are on the front lines. I’ve always felt that way about Tom and about the community around him – Woody Harrelson, Alicia Silverstone. I have a lot of friends around me who are very courageous and willing to ‘come out’ – and Tom is definitely beyond the front lines. Any fears that I had about cannabis were quickly assuaged. Now I feel like a professional!”

Hmm, maybe if Alanis saw some of the kids failing school because they were too busy getting high to do any studying, she wouldn’t be blaze about it all?

Ruth. X

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