Some of us are born with a weakness for music. As a baby, music would stop whatever thought I was having. If I was worried, it would stop me worrying; if I was crying, it would stop me crying. Music was a healing thing for me.

I have to face life with a newly found passion. I must rediscover the irresistible will to learn, to live and to love.

I also always carry my flute. It's very important for me to try to relax when I'm travelling, and playing my flute helps me to unwind.

I like to windsurf and ski, and most of all I love to ride horses. The wilder and faster the better! If I'm presented with a fast horse or a fast boat, I still get that shiver of excitement and I cannot resist. Luckily I never seem to have any accidents, and thank God for that.

Very often, I recognize many, many defects, so I try to improve myself every day. I think my voice is very communicative.

It is the uninvolved parent who has to resort to strictness.

I never think about gifts. It's enough to have my family present.