“When I first started out, [people talking about me] bothered me because I didn’t understand it. I’d think, How could they say these things that had no validity? I felt I had to speak out about things and clear my name. But as time went on I realized it was a waste of energy. I think it’s better to just keep things moving. People will take [your business] and run with it in whichever direction they choose.”

- – Alicia Keys in Uptown magazine