Alanis Morissette raves about years living in Bay Area: 'I'm in love with it'

Summary

In this lively interview, host Reggie expresses his admiration for Alanis Morissette, who is set to tour and perform in the Bay Area in August. They discuss her maternal role, both as a mother to her three children and as a nurturing figure in the community. The conversation covers topics from her iconic slime moment on Nickelodeon to her Broadway show 'Jagged Little Pill' and its impressive sales. Reggie playfully asks Morissette to add a fan-favorite song, 'Your House,' to her setlist, which she humorously agrees to. The interview is filled with humor, nostalgia, and a shared love for the Bay Area, culminating in an invitation for Alanis to visit the ABC7 studios anytime.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Alanis Morissette is going on tour and will perform a show in the Bay Area in August.
• 🏠 Alanis considers the Bay Area her home, having lived there since 2019 and having her third child there.
• 👩‍👧‍👦 She is a mother to three children and embraces the 'mother' archetype, which she associates with magnanimity, generosity, attunement, and empathy.
• 🎉 The interviewer, Reggie, is a big fan of Alanis and even plays a game with her during the interview.
• 🤔 Alanis discusses the overuse of the word 'iconic' and its cultural significance.
• 🎬 She reminisces about her experience being slimed on Nickelodeon, which she considers iconic.
• 🎼 Alanis opened for Vanilla Ice early in her career, and she considers him iconic.
• 📰 The New York Times compared the sales of her album 'Jagged Little Pill' to Taylor Swift's discography, but Alanis avoids pitting women against each other.
• 🎭 Her album 'Jagged Little Pill' was adapted into a Broadway show, which the interviewer attended.
• 🎵 The hidden track 'Your House' from 'Jagged Little Pill' is highlighted as a memorable song, and Alanis agrees to consider adding it to her setlist.
• 🗓 The interview ends with a playful exchange about Alanis visiting the ABC7 studios and her upcoming show date being corrected to August 7th.

Q & A

Who is the main subject of the interview in the provided transcript?

The main subject of the interview is Alanis Morissette.

What is the context of the interview with Alanis Morissette?

The context is an upcoming interview with Alanis Morissette, who is going on tour and will be performing a show in the Bay Area in August.

What is the significance of the term 'mother' in the conversation?

The term 'mother' is used to refer to Alanis Morissette in an archetypal sense, highlighting her roles as a maternal figure and a mother to her three children.

How does Alanis Morissette feel about the Bay Area?

Alanis Morissette expresses a deep love for the Bay Area, stating that she has always wanted to live there since she was 21 and considers it a big part of who she is.

What is the significance of the word 'iconic' in the interview?

The word 'iconic' is used to describe certain aspects of Alanis Morissette's career and personal experiences, such as being slimed on Nickelodeon and her Broadway show 'Jagged Little Pill'.

What is the name of the Broadway show that Alanis Morissette is associated with?

The Broadway show associated with Alanis Morissette is called 'Jagged Little Pill'.

What is the composition of the slime used on Alanis Morissette during a Nickelodeon show?

The slime is composed of food coloring, shampoo, Cream of Wheat, and warm water, giving it a gelatinous and heavy quality.

Who is opening for Alanis Morissette during her summer tour?

Joan Jett and Morgan Wade are opening for Alanis Morissette during her summer tour.

What was Alanis Morissette's experience like when she opened for Vanilla Ice?

Alanis Morissette was around 14 or 15 years old when she opened for Vanilla Ice, and she describes the experience as iconic.

What song from 'Jagged Little Pill' did the interviewer use as an audition piece for his college a cappella group?

The interviewer used the hidden track 'Your House' from 'Jagged Little Pill' as his audition piece.

What is the date of Alanis Morissette's show in the Bay Area?

Alanis Morissette's show in the Bay Area is scheduled for August 7th.