Emily
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Alicia Keys:
How old were you when you first started singing and who inspired you to chase after your dreams the most as a child?
Alicia Keys
I first started singing at about four years old. My kindergarten teacher, who was vibrant and outgoing, inspired me. She led by example and encouraged us to not be afraid to express ourselves. Many different people inspired me to chase my dreams, but I would say the most important one is my mother. She is also very creative and loves acting. To support us, she had to work a 9 to 5 job, but she still followed her creative passions elsewhere in her time. Simply observing her example to make the things you love a part of your life - no matter your circumstances, encouraged me to truly value my creative passions... and pursue them too!
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Jeffrey
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Alicia Keys:
Hi Alicia, Thanks so much for opening yourself and your time to answering reader's questions. In your professional life wearing many hats, when do you find time to read, and since time is so valuable, how do you choose which book to read? Also, what drove you to write a children's book? All best wishes --
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