Alanis Morissette says Marijuana ignites her creativity

Fresh off her guest stint on the Showtime series, Weeds, Alanis Morissette is dishing about how she has become a fan of marijuana -- but only in moderation. The Canadian singer tells High Life magazine that the drug helps her becomes more creative, saying, "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." She adds, "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." Morissette also talks about how she's encouraged friends to smoke marijuana because she thought it would be great for them.

Morissette has been influenced by her lawyer boyfriend, Tom Ballanco, who's a medical marijuana advocate. She says, "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."

Morissette has been working on a new album, as well as a book.