Belfast Telegraph  Sunday 16 March 2014  Alicia Keys: Europeans
smoke too much  Alicia Keys  Alicia Keys says she admires
Europeans even though they "smoke too much".  The singer
explained how she believes people in Europe have better
work/life balances than those in America.  The 31-year-old
revealed she respects how those on the continent make sure they
take time out of their work schedules to rest during the year.
"That's why I've always admired European people, and French in
particular, for your ability to manage your professional and
personal lives," Alicia gushed to French newspaper Metro. "In
your country you don't do anything in August. I admire that! You
take care of your well-being...Even though you smoke too much!"
Alicia admitted she only realised what the most important things
in life are after giving birth to her son Egypt in 2010. The
songstress explained how she has changed over the past few
years, since she welcomed her first child with husband Swizz
Beatz into the world.  "The minute I bec